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Potashkin Family History

Potashkin 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: Potash, Paskin, Hotchkin, Polaski, Haskin, Polanski, Potvin, Poleski

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Where is the Potashkin family from?

You can see how Potashkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potashkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potashkin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Potashkin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potashkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potashkin 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 7 census records available for the last name Potashkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potashkin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Potashkin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Potashkin. For the veterans among your Potashkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potashkin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Potashkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Potashkin in 1970 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potashkin 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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