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Potraski Family History

Potraski 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: Moraski, Podrasky, Podlaski, Poplaski, Petroski, Polaski, Polanski

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Where is the Potraski family from?

You can see how Potraski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potraski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potraski family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Potraski's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Potraski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Potraski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potraski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Potraski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Potraski. For the veterans among your Potraski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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