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Potser Family History

Potser 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: Potter, Poser, Pooser, Poyser, Potier, Porter, Peter, Otter, Power

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Where is the Potser family from?

You can see how Potser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Potser families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Potser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Potser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Potser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potser. 100% of Potser men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Potser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Potser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potser 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Potser. 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 14 military records available for the last name Potser. For the veterans among your Potser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Potser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Potser in 1963 was 58, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potser 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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