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Potote Family History

Potote 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: Pott, Notte, Motte, Botte, Porte, Coote, Potter, Hotte, Foote, Ponte

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potote 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 33 census records available for the last name Potote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potote 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Potote. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Potote. For the veterans among your Potote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potote lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Potote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Potote in 1994 was 89, and 91 in 1999.

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