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Poettgen Family History

Poettgen 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: Roettger, Boettger, Botten, Petter, Porten, Cotten, Potter, Bestgen

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Where is the Poettgen family from?

You can see how Poettgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poettgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poettgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Poettgen families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Poettgen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poettgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Poettgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poettgen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Poettgen. 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 142 military records available for the last name Poettgen. For the veterans among your Poettgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poettgen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Poettgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poettgen in 1959 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poettgen 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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