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Poterack Family History

Poterack 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, Poltorak, Pitera, Roderick, Patera, Portera, Strack, Petrick

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Where is the Poterack family from?

You can see how Poterack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poterack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poterack family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poterack's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Poterack families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Poterack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poterack 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 Poterack. 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 34 military records available for the last name Poterack. For the veterans among your Poterack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poterack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Poterack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poterack in 1965 was 62, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poterack 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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