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Potrzebny Family History

Potrzebny 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: Porten, Kotzen, Strieby, Petrey, Pitzen, Porter, Pooley, Torney

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There are 21 census records available for the last name Potrzebny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potrzebny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 4 military records available for the last name Potrzebny. For the veterans among your Potrzebny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Potrzebny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Potrzebny in 1975 was 70, and 81 in 1991.

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