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Pottin Family History

Pottin 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: Potvin, Potwin, Pott, Botten, Cotton, Zotti, Polin, Botkin, Poston

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Where is the Pottin family from?

You can see how Pottin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pottin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pottin families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pottin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottin 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 194 census records available for the last name Pottin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottin 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pottin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pottin. For the veterans among your Pottin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottin lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Pottin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pottin in 1991 was 30, and 1 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottin 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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