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Potes Family History

Potes Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Potes in Cantabria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Potes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Potes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Potes families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Potes's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Potes families in 1891.
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What did your Potes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Potes. 100% of Potes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Potes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potes 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Potes. 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 233 military records available for the last name Potes. For the veterans among your Potes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Potes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Potes in 1964 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

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