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Potolski Family History

Potolski 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: Podolski, Topolski, Sokolski, Pokorski, Potocki, Pomorski, Kotowski

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Where is the Potolski family from?

You can see how Potolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potolski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potolski family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Potolski's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Potolski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potolski 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 71 census records available for the last name Potolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potolski 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Potolski. 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 Potolski. For the veterans among your Potolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potolski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Potolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Potolski in 1965 was 57, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potolski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potolski 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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