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Potaznik Family History

Potaznik 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: Potocnik, Pozniak, Otani, Kotnik, Plotnik, Pivarnik, Panik, Kotalik

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potaznik 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 57 census records available for the last name Potaznik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potaznik 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Potaznik. 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 10 military records available for the last name Potaznik. For the veterans among your Potaznik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potaznik lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Potaznik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Potaznik in 1993 was 76, and 78 in 1996.

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