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Potona Family History

Potona 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: Corona, Korona, Poston, Ponton, Paton, Pogoda, Perona, Patoka, Motola

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Where is the Potona family from?

You can see how Potona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potona family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Potona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Potona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potona 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 16 census records available for the last name Potona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potona 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Potona. 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 4 military records available for the last name Potona. For the veterans among your Potona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potona lifespan?

Average Potona life expectancy in 1988 was 92 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 Potona 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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