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Potrykus Family History

Potrykus Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained. This surname is also found in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Potrykus family from?

You can see how Potrykus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potrykus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potrykus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Potrykus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Potrykus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Potrykus families in 1880.
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What did your Potrykus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potrykus. 34% of Potrykus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Potrykus women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Mason
    17%
  • Fireman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Potrykus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potrykus 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Potrykus. 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 324 military records available for the last name Potrykus. For the veterans among your Potrykus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potrykus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Potrykus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Potrykus in 1963 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

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