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Potterill Family History

Potterill Surname Meaning

see Powdrill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Potterill family from?

You can see how Potterill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potterill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Potterill families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Potterill's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Potterill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potterill 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 Potterill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Potterill. 100% of Potterill men worked as a Retired and 100% of Potterill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Potterill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Potterill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potterill 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 Potterill. 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 39 military records available for the last name Potterill. For the veterans among your Potterill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potterill lifespan?

Average Potterill life expectancy in 1964 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potterill 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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