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Potstada Family History

Potstada 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: Posada, Kolstad, Hofstad, Rogstad, Onstad, Molstad, Morstad, Rolstad

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Where is the Potstada family from?

You can see how Potstada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potstada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potstada family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Potstada's in USA. California had the highest population of Potstada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potstada 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 16 census records available for the last name Potstada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potstada 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Potstada. 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 5 military records available for the last name Potstada. For the veterans among your Potstada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potstada lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Potstada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Potstada in 1987 was 72, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potstada 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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