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Potus Family History

Potus 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: Potts, Polus, Pott, Loftus, Kotas, Prus, Pour, Pontius, Matus, Bonus

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Where is the Potus family from?

You can see how Potus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Potus families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Potus's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Potus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Potus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potus 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Potus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Potus. For the veterans among your Potus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Potus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Potus in 1977 was 92, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potus 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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