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Potocek Family History

Potocek 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: Potucek, Potocnik, Potocki, Ptacek, Poock, Polacek, Pocock, Pooley

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Where is the Potocek family from?

You can see how Potocek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potocek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potocek family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Potocek's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Potocek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Potocek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potocek 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Potocek. 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 97 military records available for the last name Potocek. For the veterans among your Potocek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potocek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Potocek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Potocek in 1965 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potocek 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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