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Potsel Family History

Potsel 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: Postel, Poteet, Patel, Kosel, Mosel, Housel, Potter, Posey, Loisel

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Where is the Potsel family from?

You can see how Potsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potsel family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Potsel's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Potsel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potsel 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 21 census records available for the last name Potsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potsel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Potsel. 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 military records available for the last name Potsel. For the veterans among your Potsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potsel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Potsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Potsel in 1980 was 71, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potsel 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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