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Pottkamp Family History

Pottkamp 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: Holtkamp, Wittkamp, Mottram, Potthast, Lovekamp, Bomkamp, Weitkamp

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Where is the Pottkamp family from?

You can see how Pottkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pottkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pottkamp families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pottkamp's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pottkamp families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Pottkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottkamp 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pottkamp. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pottkamp. For the veterans among your Pottkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottkamp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Pottkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pottkamp in 1968 was 70, and 97 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottkamp 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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