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Potstock Family History

Potstock 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: Bostock, Comstock, Pitstick, Stock, Poston, Rebstock, Pollock

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Where is the Potstock family from?

You can see how Potstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potstock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Potstock families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Potstock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potstock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potstock 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 36 census records available for the last name Potstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potstock 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Potstock. 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 3 military records available for the last name Potstock. For the veterans among your Potstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potstock lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Potstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Potstock in 1977 was 76, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potstock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potstock 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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