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Potoky Family History

Potoky 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: Potosky, Pataky, Potocki, Polsky, Patoka, Polosky, Hook, Pooley, Rook

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Where is the Potoky family from?

You can see how Potoky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potoky family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Potoky family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Potoky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Potoky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potoky 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 Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Potoky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potoky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Potoky. 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 38 military records available for the last name Potoky. For the veterans among your Potoky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potoky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Potoky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Potoky in 1965 was 47, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potoky 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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