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Potashner Family History

Potashner 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: Taschner, Potash, Posner, Pothier, Dashner, Cashner, Kashner, Plaster

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Where is the Potashner family from?

You can see how Potashner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potashner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Potashner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Potashner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Potashner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Potashner families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Potashner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potashner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Potashner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Potashner. For the veterans among your Potashner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potashner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Potashner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Potashner in 1966 was 61, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potashner 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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