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Potence Family History

Potence 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: Ponce, Patience, Dolence, Lorence, Potenza, Pence, Provence, Poteete

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Where is the Potence family from?

You can see how Potence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potence family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potence family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Potence's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potence families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potence 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 40 census records available for the last name Potence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potence 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Potence. 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 34 military records available for the last name Potence. For the veterans among your Potence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potence lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Potence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Potence in 1972 was 78, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potence 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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