Potgieter Surname Meaning & Potgieter Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Potgieter family from?

You can see how Potgieter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potgieter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potgieter family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Potgieter's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Potgieter families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potgieter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Potgieter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Potgieter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potgieter 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Potgieter. 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 433 military records available for the last name Potgieter. For the veterans among your Potgieter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potgieter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Potgieter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Potgieter in 1968 was 74, and 97 in 2002.

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