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Potrine Family History

Potrine 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: Potvin, Patrone, Petrina, Horine, Petrin, Strine, Pitrone, Cotrone

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Where is the Potrine family from?

You can see how Potrine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potrine family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Potrine families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Potrine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Potrine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potrine 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 48 census records available for the last name Potrine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potrine 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Potrine. 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 Potrine. For the veterans among your Potrine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potrine lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potrine 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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