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Pothas Family History

Pothas 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: Pothast, Kotas, Porras, Potthast, Potash, Poth, Petras, Hotham

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Where is the Pothas family from?

You can see how Pothas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pothas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pothas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Pothas families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pothas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pothas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Pothas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothas 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pothas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pothas. For the veterans among your Pothas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Pothas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pothas in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pothas 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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