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Potsin Family History

Potsin 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, Potwin, Cousin, Polin, Voisin, Botkin, Persin, Posson, Poulin

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Where is the Potsin family from?

You can see how Potsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potsin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Potsin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Potsin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Potsin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Potsin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Potsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potsin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Potsin. 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 Potsin. For the veterans among your Potsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potsin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potsin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potsin

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