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Potow Family History

Potow 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, Pool, Popov, Poston, Proto, Toto, Porto, Soto, Pozo, Ponto

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Where is the Potow family from?

You can see how Potow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Potow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Potow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Potow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potow 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 37 census records available for the last name Potow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Potow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Potow. For the veterans among your Potow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potow lifespan?

Average Potow life expectancy in 1974 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potow 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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