Potje Family History

Potje 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: Pote, Poje, Pope, Ponce, Pott, Pate, Notte, Cote, Poteet, Postle

243	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
29	Military Records
57	Immigration Records
117	Census and Voter Lists
138	Member Trees

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Where is the Potje family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potje 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 Record

There are 117 census records available for the last name Potje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potje 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Potje. 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 29 military records available for the last name Potje. For the veterans among your Potje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potje lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Potje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Potje in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2003.

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Potje Surname Meaning

Where is the Potje family from?

What Potje family records will you find?

What is the average Potje lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Potje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Potje in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2003.

Potje Family History

Potje Surname Meaning

584 record(s) for Potje

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Potje Surname Meaning

584 record(s) for Potje

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Where is the Potje family from?

What Potje family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Potje family history

What is the average Potje lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Potje family tree

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