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Potridge Family History

Potridge 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: Patridge, Partridge, Attridge, Estridge, Gutridge, Hatridge

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Where is the Potridge family from?

You can see how Potridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potridge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Potridge families living in Vermont. This was about 63% of all the recorded Potridge's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Potridge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potridge 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 Potridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potridge. 100% of Potridge women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Potridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Potridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potridge 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potridge. 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 15 military records available for the last name Potridge. For the veterans among your Potridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potridge lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Potridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Potridge in 1973 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potridge 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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