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Potruff Family History

Potruff 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: Petroff, Boruff, Woodruff, Stauff, Puff, Potthoff, Pluff, Puthoff

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Where is the Potruff family from?

You can see how Potruff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potruff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Potruff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Potruff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Potruff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Potruff families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Potruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potruff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Potruff. 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 19 military records available for the last name Potruff. For the veterans among your Potruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potruff lifespan?

Average Potruff life expectancy in 1966 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potruff 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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