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Potanski Family History

Potanski 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: Polanski, Romanski, Poznanski, Rozanski, Kotarski, Polansky, Wolanski

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Where is the Potanski family from?

You can see how Potanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potanski family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Potanski families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Potanski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Potanski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potanski 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 26 census records available for the last name Potanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potanski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Potanski. 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 Potanski. For the veterans among your Potanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potanski lifespan?

Average Potanski life expectancy in 1966 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potanski 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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