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Potocky Family History

Potocky 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, Policky, Poock, Polosky, Pocock, Pooley, Stock

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Where is the Potocky family from?

You can see how Potocky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potocky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potocky families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Potocky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Potocky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potocky 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 Potocky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potocky. 50% of Potocky men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Moulder
    50%

What Potocky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Potocky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potocky 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Potocky. 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 33 military records available for the last name Potocky. For the veterans among your Potocky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potocky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Potocky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Potocky in 1963 was 89, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potocky 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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