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Potopa Family History

Potopa 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: Popa, Topa, Pompa, Potempa, Poppa, Pogoda, Patoka, Motola, Stopa

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Where is the Potopa family from?

You can see how Potopa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potopa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potopa family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potopa's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Potopa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potopa 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 Potopa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potopa. 100% of Potopa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Potopa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Potopa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potopa 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Potopa. 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 43 military records available for the last name Potopa. For the veterans among your Potopa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potopa lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Potopa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Potopa in 1944 was 28, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potopa 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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