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Potoczny Family History

Potoczny 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: Potocnik, Pokorny, Potocki, Potosky, Pooley, Potvin, Poston, Antony

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Where is the Potoczny family from?

You can see how Potoczny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potoczny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Potoczny families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Potoczny's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Potoczny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potoczny 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 Potoczny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potoczny. 100% of Potoczny men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Potoczny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Potoczny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potoczny 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Potoczny. 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 72 military records available for the last name Potoczny. For the veterans among your Potoczny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potoczny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Potoczny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Potoczny in 1964 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potoczny 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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