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Potopea Family History

Potopea 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: Pooley, Cooper, Pope, Looper, Poteet, Topel, Popa, Potter, Pooler

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Where is the Potopea family from?

You can see how Potopea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potopea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potopea family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Potopea's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Potopea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potopea 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 29 census records available for the last name Potopea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potopea 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Potopea. 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 7 military records available for the last name Potopea. For the veterans among your Potopea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potopea lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Potopea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Potopea in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potopea 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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