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Potynsky Family History

Potynsky 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: Polansky, Polonsky, Potosky, Polinsky, Polanski, Plansky, Dolinsky

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potynsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Potynsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Crane Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potynsky. 100% of Potynsky men worked as a Crane Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Crane Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Potynsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potynsky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Potynsky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Potynsky. For the veterans among your Potynsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potynsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Potynsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Potynsky in 1972 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potynsky 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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