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Potkaj Family History

Potkaj 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: Polka, Poteat, Pott, Notman, Cotta, Rota, Posa, Polman, Pola, Poteet

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Where is the Potkaj family from?

You can see how Potkaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potkaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potkaj family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potkaj's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Potkaj families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Potkaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potkaj 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Potkaj. 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 2 military records available for the last name Potkaj. For the veterans among your Potkaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potkaj lifespan?

Average Potkaj life expectancy in 1998 was 17 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potkaj 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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