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Potalas Family History

Potalas 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: Palas, Portales, Pomales, Posadas, Pallas, Douglas, Pola, Pala, Salas

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Where is the Potalas family from?

You can see how Potalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potalas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Potalas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potalas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Potalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potalas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Potalas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Potalas. For the veterans among your Potalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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