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Poturnicki Family History

Poturnicki 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: Patrick, Potocnik, Kornick, Tunick, Potocki, Kunicki, Pernick

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Where is the Poturnicki family from?

You can see how Poturnicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poturnicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poturnicki family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Poturnicki's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Poturnicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poturnicki 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 Poturnicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poturnicki. 100% of Poturnicki men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poturnicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Poturnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poturnicki 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Poturnicki. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poturnicki. For the veterans among your Poturnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poturnicki lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Poturnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poturnicki in 1973 was 85, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poturnicki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poturnicki 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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