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Potenz Family History

Potenz 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: Polenz, Potenza, Poteet, Porten, Lorenz, Doten, Roten, Ooten, Polen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potenz 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 42 census records available for the last name Potenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potenz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Potenz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Potenz. For the veterans among your Potenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potenz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Potenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Potenz in 1951 was 43, and 83 in 1999.

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