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Potopinski Family History

Potopinski 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: Rogozinski, Kotlinski, Szopinski, Kopinski, Polinski, Sobocinski

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Where is the Potopinski family from?

You can see how Potopinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potopinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potopinski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Potopinski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Potopinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potopinski 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 65 census records available for the last name Potopinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potopinski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Potopinski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Potopinski. For the veterans among your Potopinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potopinski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Potopinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Potopinski in 1969 was 97, and 83 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potopinski 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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