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Pottol Family History

Pottol 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: Pott, Pool, Postel, Cotton, Apostol, Poston, Zottola, Porto, Portal

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Where is the Pottol family from?

You can see how Pottol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pottol families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottol's in USA. California had the highest population of Pottol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottol 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 48 census records available for the last name Pottol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottol 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pottol. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pottol. For the veterans among your Pottol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottol lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Pottol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pottol in 1966 was 67, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottol 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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