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Pottillo Family History

Pottillo 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: Pattillo, Portillo, Pontillo, Pittillo, Portilla, Petillo, Petrillo

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Where is the Pottillo family from?

You can see how Pottillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pottillo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Pottillo families living in Arkansas. This was about 72% of all the recorded Pottillo's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Pottillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottillo 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 61 census records available for the last name Pottillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottillo 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pottillo. 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 67 military records available for the last name Pottillo. For the veterans among your Pottillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottillo lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Pottillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pottillo in 1975 was 86, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottillo 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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