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Potte Family History

Potte 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: Pott, Notte, Motte, Botte, Porte, Potter, Hotte, Ponte, Pote, Potts

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Where is the Potte family from?

You can see how Potte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Potte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Potte families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Potte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Potte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potte 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 Potte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potte. 30% of Potte men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Potte women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Potte were Truck Driver and Farm 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Potte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Potte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potte 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Potte. 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 285 military records available for the last name Potte. For the veterans among your Potte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potte lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Potte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Potte in 1988 was 76, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potte 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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