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Potthart Family History

Potthart 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: Potthast, Moothart, Pothast, Gotthardt, Lockhart, Potter, Gothard

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Where is the Potthart family from?

You can see how Potthart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potthart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potthart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Potthart families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Potthart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potthart families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Potthart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potthart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Potthart. 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 11 military records available for the last name Potthart. For the veterans among your Potthart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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