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Potlethwaite Family History

Potlethwaite 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: Postlethwaite, Postlethwait, Goldthwaite, Postlewaite, Thistlethwaite

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Where is the Potlethwaite family from?

You can see how Potlethwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potlethwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Potlethwaite families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Potlethwaite's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Potlethwaite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Potlethwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potlethwaite 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 immigration records available for the last name Potlethwaite. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Potlethwaite. For the veterans among your Potlethwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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