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Potjer Family History

Potjer 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: Potter, Potier, Porter, Peter, Otter, Power, Cotter, Poteet, Putzer

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Where is the Potjer family from?

You can see how Potjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potjer family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Potjer family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Potjer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Potjer families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potjer 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 24 census records available for the last name Potjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potjer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Potjer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Potjer. For the veterans among your Potjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potjer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Potjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Potjer in 1972 was 69, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potjer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potjer 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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