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Poettker Family History

Poettker 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: Petter, Potter, Poertner, Koetter, Goetter, Poelker, Roettger

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Where is the Poettker family from?

You can see how Poettker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poettker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poettker families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poettker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poettker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poettker 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 Poettker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poettker. 43% of Poettker men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    29%

What Poettker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Poettker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poettker 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Poettker. 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 21 military records available for the last name Poettker. For the veterans among your Poettker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poettker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poettker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poettker in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poettker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poettker 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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