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Potrinski Family History

Potrinski 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: Kotlinski, Polinski, Dobrinski, Polanski, Petrowski, Wolinski

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Where is the Potrinski family from?

You can see how Potrinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potrinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potrinski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Potrinski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Potrinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Potrinski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Potrinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potrinski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potrinski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Potrinski. For the veterans among your Potrinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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