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Potoet Family History

Potoet 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: Poteet, Pott, Potter, Pote, Pollet, Poet, Pettet, Potier, Poteat

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Where is the Potoet family from?

You can see how Potoet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potoet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Potoet families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Potoet's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Potoet families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Potoet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potoet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potoet. 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 Potoet. For the veterans among your Potoet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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