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Pothel Family History

Pothel 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: Pethel, Postel, Poteet, Poche, Pohl, Patel, Bothell, Rother, Potter

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pothel 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 did your Pothel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pothel. 100% of Pothel women worked as a Commis.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Pothel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pothel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pothel. For the veterans among your Pothel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothel lifespan?

Average Pothel life expectancy in 1983 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pothel 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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