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Potral Family History

Potral 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: Porras, Koral, Portal, Corral, Petra, Petras, Goral, Potratz, Postal

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potral 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 4 census records available for the last name Potral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potral 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Potral. 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 1 military records available for the last name Potral. For the veterans among your Potral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potral lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Potral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Potral in 1993 was 101, and 101 in 1999.

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