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Potretzke Family History

Potretzke 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: Potratz, Goetzke, Petzke, Pomrenke, Poteete, Poteet, Lorette

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potretzke 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 15 census records available for the last name Potretzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potretzke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Potretzke. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Potretzke. For the veterans among your Potretzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potretzke lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Potretzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Potretzke in 1980 was 93, and 98 in 2003.

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