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Potkins Family History

Potkins Surname Meaning

variant of Potkin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Potkins family from?

You can see how Potkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potkins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Potkins families living in Middlesex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Potkins's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Potkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potkins 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 Potkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bacon Factory Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Potkins. 50% of Potkins men worked as a Bacon Factory Labourer and 100% of Potkins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bacon Factory Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

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 Potkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potkins 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Potkins. 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 108 military records available for the last name Potkins. For the veterans among your Potkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potkins lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Potkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Potkins in 1999 was 45, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potkins 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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