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Poties Family History

Poties 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: Potier, Poteet, Portier, Pontius, Potter, Pries, Porges, Dobies

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Where is the Poties family from?

You can see how Poties families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poties family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poties families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Poties families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Poties's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poties families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poties 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 53 census records available for the last name Poties. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poties 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poties. 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 7 military records available for the last name Poties. For the veterans among your Poties ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poties lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Poties life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poties in 1985 was 95, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poties 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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