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Potthof Family History

Potthof 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: Potthoff, Pottorf, Pott, Gotthelf, Cotton, Poston, Porto, Potthast

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Where is the Potthof family from?

You can see how Potthof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potthof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potthof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Potthof families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Potthof's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Potthof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Potthof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potthof 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Potthof. 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 98 military records available for the last name Potthof. For the veterans among your Potthof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potthof lifespan?

Average Potthof life expectancy in 1969 was 83 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 Potthof 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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