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Potkanowicz Family History

Potkanowicz 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: Romanowicz, Bogdanowicz, Janowicz, Zdanowicz, Kotowicz, Piotrowicz

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Where is the Potkanowicz family from?

You can see how Potkanowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potkanowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potkanowicz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Potkanowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potkanowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potkanowicz 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 Potkanowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potkanowicz. 100% of Potkanowicz men worked as a Labor and 100% of Potkanowicz women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Potkanowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Potkanowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potkanowicz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Potkanowicz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Potkanowicz. For the veterans among your Potkanowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potkanowicz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Potkanowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Potkanowicz in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potkanowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potkanowicz 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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