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Pothecary Family History

Pothecary Surname Meaning

From Middle English apotecarie ‘pharmacist’ (Old French apotecaire Medieval Latin apothēcārius ‘storekeeper’), originally one who kept a store for spices, drugs, and preserves, later one who prepared and sold medicinal compounds of all sorts;

compare Spicer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pothecary family from?

You can see how Pothecary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pothecary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pothecary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Pothecary families living in Wiltshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pothecary's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Pothecary families in 1891.
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What did your Pothecary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pothecary. 23% of Pothecary men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Pothecary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pothecary were Boilermaker Royal Arsenal and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Goldsmith
    12%
  • Boilermaker Royal Arsenal
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

What Pothecary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pothecary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothecary 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Pothecary. 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 254 military records available for the last name Pothecary. For the veterans among your Pothecary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothecary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Pothecary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pothecary in 1963 was 69, and 92 in 1981.

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