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Potochny Family History

Potochny 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: Potocnik, Pokorny, Potocki, Potosky, Pooley, Polich, Posch, Pitcher

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Where is the Potochny family from?

You can see how Potochny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potochny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potochny family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Potochny's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Potochny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potochny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Potochny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potochny. 100% of Potochny men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Potochny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Potochny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potochny 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Potochny. 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 26 military records available for the last name Potochny. For the veterans among your Potochny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potochny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Potochny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Potochny in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potochny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potochny 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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