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Poettinger Family History

Poettinger 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: Pottinger, Pettinger, Oettinger, Gettinger, Ottinger, Bettinger

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Where is the Poettinger family from?

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

There are 54 census records available for the last name Poettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poettinger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Poettinger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Poettinger. For the veterans among your Poettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poettinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Poettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Poettinger in 1964 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poettinger 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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