Poterala Family History

Poterala 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: Perala, Perla, Pitera, Portella, Patella, Patera, Peralta, Portera, Terada, Overall

191	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
30	Military Records
33	Immigration Records
72	Census and Voter Lists
23	Member Trees

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Where is the Poterala family from?

You can see how Poterala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poterala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poterala family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poterala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poterala families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poterala 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 Poterala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poterala.

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Auto mechanic

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What Poterala family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 72 census records available for the last name Poterala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poterala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Poterala. 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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Military Records

There are 30 military records available for the last name Poterala. For the veterans among your Poterala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poterala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Poterala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Poterala in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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Poterala Surname Meaning

Where is the Poterala family from?

What did your Poterala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poterala.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Auto mechanic

100%

What Poterala family records will you find?

What is the average Poterala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Poterala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Poterala in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

Poterala Family History

Poterala Surname Meaning

349 record(s) for Poterala

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Where is the Poterala family from?

What did your Poterala ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Poterala family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Poterala family history

What is the average Poterala lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poterala family tree

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Poterala Surname Meaning

349 record(s) for Poterala

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Poterala family from?

What did your Poterala ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Poterala family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Poterala family history

What is the average Poterala lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poterala family tree

Search for another surname