Potnar Family History

Potnar 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: Podnar, Bonar, Kotar, Pomar, Poyner, Cotner, Bodnar, Potter, Molnar, Putnam

82	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
13	Military Records
25	Immigration Records
24	Census and Voter Lists
54	Member Trees

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Where is the Potnar family from?

You can see how Potnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potnar family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Potnar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Potnar families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Potnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potnar.

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What Potnar family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 24 census records available for the last name Potnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potnar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Potnar. 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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Military Records

There are 13 military records available for the last name Potnar. For the veterans among your Potnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potnar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Potnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Potnar in 1973 was 47, and 73 in 1989.

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Potnar Surname Meaning

Where is the Potnar family from?

What did your Potnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potnar.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Cook

100%

What Potnar family records will you find?

What is the average Potnar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Potnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Potnar in 1973 was 47, and 73 in 1989.

Potnar Family History

Potnar Surname Meaning

198 record(s) for Potnar

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What did your Potnar ancestors do for a living?

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Potnar Surname Meaning

198 record(s) for Potnar

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Where is the Potnar family from?

What did your Potnar ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Potnar family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Potnar lifespan?

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