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Potlowe Family History

Potlowe 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: Stowe, Postle, Patrone, Koslow, Pollock, Poulos, Peplow, Partlow

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Where is the Potlowe family from?

You can see how Potlowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potlowe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potlowe families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Potlowe's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Potlowe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potlowe 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 4 census records available for the last name Potlowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potlowe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potlowe. 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 Potlowe. For the veterans among your Potlowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potlowe lifespan?

Average Potlowe life expectancy in 2003 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potlowe 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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