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Potnier Family History

Potnier 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: Pothier, Potier, Pointer, Portier, Poyner, Cotner, Pounder, Potter

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Where is the Potnier family from?

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

There are 14 census records available for the last name Potnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potnier 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 Potnier. 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 Potnier. For the veterans among your Potnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potnier lifespan?

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