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Pottersnyk Family History

Pottersnyk 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: Potters, Patterson, Potter, Pasternak, Battersby, Otterson, Pettersen

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Where is the Pottersnyk family from?

You can see how Pottersnyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottersnyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pottersnyk family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottersnyk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pottersnyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottersnyk 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 1 census records available for the last name Pottersnyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottersnyk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pottersnyk. 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 40 military records available for the last name Pottersnyk. For the veterans among your Pottersnyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottersnyk lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Pottersnyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pottersnyk in 1975 was 80, and 64 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottersnyk 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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