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Potozky Family History

Potozky 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, Potocki, Polosky, Pooley, Pataky, Pokorny, Motzko, Polonsky

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potozky 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 11 census records available for the last name Potozky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potozky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Potozky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Potozky. For the veterans among your Potozky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potozky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Potozky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Potozky in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 1982.

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