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Potopchuk Family History

Potopchuk 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: Potocnik, Potocki, Polachek, Potucek, Kowalchuk, Kopchak, Poock

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Where is the Potopchuk family from?

You can see how Potopchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potopchuk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potopchuk family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Potopchuk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Potopchuk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potopchuk 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 Potopchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potopchuk. 50% of Potopchuk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Potopchuk women 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
    50%
  • Furnace Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Potopchuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Potopchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potopchuk 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 Potopchuk. 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 9 military records available for the last name Potopchuk. For the veterans among your Potopchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potopchuk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Potopchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Potopchuk in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potopchuk 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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