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Potochnik Family History

Potochnik Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Potočnik or Czech and Slovak Potočník (see Potocnik).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Potochnik family from?

You can see how Potochnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potochnik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Potochnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Potochnik families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Potochnik's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Potochnik families in 1911.
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What did your Potochnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potochnik. 46% of Potochnik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Potochnik women worked as a Housework.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Miner
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Potochnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Potochnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potochnik 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Potochnik. 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 132 military records available for the last name Potochnik. For the veterans among your Potochnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potochnik lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Potochnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Potochnik in 1941 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potochnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potochnik 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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