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Where is the Pottell family from?

You can see how Pottell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pottell families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Pottell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pottell families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottell 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 126 census records available for the last name Pottell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pottell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pottell. For the veterans among your Pottell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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