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Potocer Family History

Potocer 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: Potter, Pooler, Potocki, Pothier, Potucek, Pooser, Potier, Porter

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Where is the Potocer family from?

You can see how Potocer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potocer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potocer family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potocer's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Potocer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potocer 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 12 census records available for the last name Potocer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potocer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Potocer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Potocer. For the veterans among your Potocer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potocer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Potocer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Potocer in 1967 was 71, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potocer 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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