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Pottke Family History

Pottke 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: Pottle, Kottke, Pott, Notte, Postle, Motte, Cottle, Otake, Botte

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Where is the Pottke family from?

You can see how Pottke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pottke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pottke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pottke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pottke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottke 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 Pottke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pottke. For the veterans among your Pottke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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