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Potiker Family History

Potiker 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, Portier, Potter, Piker, Pothier, Pontier, Kooiker, Poelker

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Where is the Potiker family from?

You can see how Potiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potiker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potiker family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Potiker's in USA. California had the highest population of Potiker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potiker 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 31 census records available for the last name Potiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potiker 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Potiker. 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 10 military records available for the last name Potiker. For the veterans among your Potiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potiker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Potiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Potiker in 1968 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potiker 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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