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Potapoff Family History

Potapoff 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: Potthoff, Polakoff, Popoff, Romanoff, Puthoff, Petroff, Pottorff

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Where is the Potapoff family from?

You can see how Potapoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potapoff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Potapoff families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Potapoff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Potapoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potapoff 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 Potapoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Potapoff. 100% of Potapoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Potapoff women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Potapoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Potapoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potapoff 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Potapoff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Potapoff. For the veterans among your Potapoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potapoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Potapoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Potapoff in 1964 was 88, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potapoff 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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