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Potsmith Family History

Potsmith 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: Smith, Goldsmith, Shoesmith, Nesmith, Naismith, Monasmith, De Smith

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Where is the Potsmith family from?

You can see how Potsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potsmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Potsmith families living in Indiana. This was about 61% of all the recorded Potsmith's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Potsmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potsmith 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 95 census records available for the last name Potsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potsmith 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 Potsmith. 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 6 military records available for the last name Potsmith. For the veterans among your Potsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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