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Potaczek Family History

Potaczek 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: Polachek, Potucek, Ptacek, Placzek, Polacek, Potocnik, Pacek, Boczek

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Where is the Potaczek family from?

You can see how Potaczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potaczek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Potaczek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Potaczek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potaczek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potaczek 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 Potaczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potaczek. 72% of Potaczek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Potaczek women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Assembler
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Potaczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Potaczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potaczek 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Potaczek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Potaczek. For the veterans among your Potaczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potaczek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Potaczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Potaczek in 1964 was 46, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potaczek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potaczek 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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