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Potachnick Family History

Potachnick 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: Potocnik, Tabachnick, Stachnik, Kieschnick, Schnick, Stanick

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Where is the Potachnick family from?

You can see how Potachnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potachnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potachnick families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Potachnick's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Potachnick families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Potachnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potachnick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potachnick. 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 3 military records available for the last name Potachnick. For the veterans among your Potachnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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