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Potteck Family History

Potteck 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: Potter, Potters, Porter, Voytek, Peck, Pott, Otter, Postel, Patrick

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Where is the Potteck family from?

You can see how Potteck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potteck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Potteck families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Potteck family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Potteck's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Potteck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potteck 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 34 census records available for the last name Potteck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potteck 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Potteck. 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 Potteck. For the veterans among your Potteck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potteck lifespan?

Average Potteck life expectancy in 1964 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potteck 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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