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Potlitzer Family History

Potlitzer 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: Politzer, Pottinger, Pitzer, Potter, Holtzer, Konitzer, Polster

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Where is the Potlitzer family from?

You can see how Potlitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potlitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potlitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Potlitzer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Potlitzer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Potlitzer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Potlitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potlitzer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Potlitzer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Potlitzer. For the veterans among your Potlitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potlitzer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Potlitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Potlitzer in 1978 was 96, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potlitzer 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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