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Potraz Family History

Potraz 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: Potratz, Porras, Petra, Petras, Portz, Podraza, Patras, Poitra

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Where is the Potraz family from?

You can see how Potraz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potraz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potraz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Potraz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potraz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potraz 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 Potraz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potraz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Potraz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Potraz. For the veterans among your Potraz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potraz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Potraz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Potraz in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potraz 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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