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Potocko Family History

Potocko 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: Potocki, Potosky, Poock, Pocock, Stock, Tocco, Tock, Pollock, Rotolo

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Where is the Potocko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potocko 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 17 census records available for the last name Potocko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potocko 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Potocko. 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 6 military records available for the last name Potocko. For the veterans among your Potocko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potocko lifespan?

Average Potocko life expectancy in 1974 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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