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Potherary Family History

Potherary 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: Rothery, Mcsherry, Terry, Pottebaum, Pitera, Perry, Rother, Potter

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Where is the Potherary family from?

You can see how Potherary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potherary family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Potherary families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potherary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Potherary families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Potherary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potherary 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Potherary. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Potherary. For the veterans among your Potherary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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