This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Potofsky family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Potofsky Family History

Potofsky 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: Potosky, Borofsky, Polonsky, Podolsky, Osofsky, Polosky, Podolski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Potofsky family from?

You can see how Potofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Potofsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Potofsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Potofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Potofsky | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Potofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Potofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potofsky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Potofsky

Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Potofsky. 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.

View all Potofsky immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Potofsky. For the veterans among your Potofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Potofsky military records

You've only scratched the surface of Potofsky family history

Discover More

What is the average Potofsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Potofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Potofsky in 1970 was 88, and 93 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potofsky 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Potofsky family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial