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Poten Family History

Poten 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: Porten, Doten, Roten, Ooten, Polen, Posen, Posten, Pote, Moten, Woten

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Where is the Poten family from?

You can see how Poten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Poten family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Poten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poten 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 299 census records available for the last name Poten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poten 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 Poten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Poten. For the veterans among your Poten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Poten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Poten in 1970 was 88, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poten 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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