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Potzmann Family History

Potzmann 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: Portmann, Protzman, Holzmann, Kothmann, Kitzmann, Ottmann, Zitzmann

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Where is the Potzmann family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potzmann. 100% of Potzmann 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 Potzmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Potzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potzmann 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Potzmann. 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 16 military records available for the last name Potzmann. For the veterans among your Potzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potzmann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Potzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Potzmann in 1955 was 47, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potzmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potzmann 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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