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Potsdam Family History

Potsdam 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: Posa, Mottram, Worsham, Putnam, Poveda, Hotham, Roskam, Gotham

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Where is the Potsdam family from?

You can see how Potsdam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potsdam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potsdam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Potsdam families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Potsdam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Potsdam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potsdam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Potsdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potsdam 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Potsdam. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Potsdam. For the veterans among your Potsdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potsdam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Potsdam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Potsdam in 1966 was 82, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potsdam 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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