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Potruski Family History

Potruski 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: Petruska, Pruski, Peruski, Petrusky, Petroski, Polanski, Poleski

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Where is the Potruski family from?

You can see how Potruski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potruski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potruski family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Potruski's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Potruski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potruski 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 Potruski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potruski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Potruski. 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 Potruski. For the veterans among your Potruski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potruski lifespan?

Average Potruski life expectancy in 1993 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potruski 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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