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Potete Family History

Potete Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Poteete, Pott, Notte, Poteet, Motte, Botte, Porte, Potter, Hotte

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Where is the Potete family from?

You can see how Potete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potete family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Potete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Potete families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Potete's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Potete families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Potete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potete census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Potete. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Potete. For the veterans among your Potete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potete lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Potete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Potete in 1968 was 71, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potete ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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