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Potalivo Family History

Potalivo 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: Pollino, Pedalino, Polito, Hotaling, Polino, Olivo, Kotalik, Patalano

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Potalivo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potalivo 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Potalivo. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Potalivo. For the veterans among your Potalivo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potalivo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Potalivo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Potalivo in 1971 was 79, and 35 in 2004.

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