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Potrus Family History

Potrus 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: Petrus, Prus, Porras, Pontius, Petras, Petros, Ports, Patras, Petkus

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Where is the Potrus family from?

You can see how Potrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potrus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Potrus families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Potrus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Potrus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Potrus families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Potrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potrus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Potrus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Potrus. For the veterans among your Potrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potrus lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Potrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Potrus in 1993 was 48, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potrus 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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