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Potet Family History

Potet 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: Pott, Poteet, Pote, Poet, Poteat, Porter, Ott, Peter, Cott, Lott

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Where is the Potet family from?

You can see how Potet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Potet families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Potet's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Potet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potet 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 83 census records available for the last name Potet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potet 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Potet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Potet. For the veterans among your Potet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potet lifespan?

Average Potet life expectancy in 2004 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potet 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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