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Potmesil Family History

Potmesil 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: Pospisil, Montesi, Postel, Peil, Poteet, Holmes, Potvin, Corbeil

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Where is the Potmesil family from?

You can see how Potmesil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potmesil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Potmesil families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Potmesil's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Potmesil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potmesil 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 Potmesil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potmesil. 50% of Potmesil men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Rancher
    50%

What Potmesil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Potmesil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potmesil 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Potmesil. 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 113 military records available for the last name Potmesil. For the veterans among your Potmesil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potmesil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Potmesil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Potmesil in 1963 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potmesil 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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