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Potetz Family History

Potetz 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: Pott, Poteet, Ploetz, Pretz, Tetz, Politz, Portz, Peetz, Petz, Pletz

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Where is the Potetz family from?

You can see how Potetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Potetz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Potetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potetz. 50% of Potetz men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Potetz women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Potetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Potetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potetz 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Potetz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Potetz. For the veterans among your Potetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potetz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Potetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Potetz in 1962 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potetz 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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