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Potanovic Family History

Potanovic 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: Jovanovic, Popovic, Stankovic, Petrovic, Stanovich, Portanova

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Where is the Potanovic family from?

You can see how Potanovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potanovic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potanovic families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Potanovic's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Potanovic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potanovic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Potanovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potanovic 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 Potanovic. 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 Potanovic. For the veterans among your Potanovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potanovic lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Potanovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Potanovic in 1968 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potanovic 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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