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Pottenburgh Family History

Pottenburgh 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: Wittenburg, Steenburgh, Rottenberg, Guttenberg, Oldenburg, Wattenberg

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Where is the Pottenburgh family from?

You can see how Pottenburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottenburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pottenburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pottenburgh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottenburgh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pottenburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottenburgh 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 175 census records available for the last name Pottenburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottenburgh 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 Pottenburgh. 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 91 military records available for the last name Pottenburgh. For the veterans among your Pottenburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottenburgh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Pottenburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pottenburgh in 1965 was 73, and 55 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottenburgh 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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