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Poteraske Family History

Poteraske 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: Pomerenke, Podrasky, Pomerance, Petroske, Paske, Pomerantz, Poltorak

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Where is the Poteraske family from?

You can see how Poteraske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poteraske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poteraske family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poteraske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poteraske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poteraske 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 5 census records available for the last name Poteraske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poteraske 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poteraske. 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 military records available for the last name Poteraske. For the veterans among your Poteraske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poteraske lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Poteraske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poteraske in 1987 was 74, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poteraske 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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