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Potrikus Family History

Potrikus 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: Potrykus, Pontius, Petrus, Primus, Petrides, Petrakis, Petrik, Norkus

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Where is the Potrikus family from?

You can see how Potrikus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potrikus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potrikus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Potrikus families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Potrikus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Potrikus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Potrikus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potrikus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Potrikus. 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 65 military records available for the last name Potrikus. For the veterans among your Potrikus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potrikus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Potrikus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Potrikus in 1974 was 85, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potrikus 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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