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Pottak Family History

Pottak 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: Pott, Cotta, Motta, Polak, Portal, Pitta, Potter, Rotta, Porta, Patak

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Where is the Pottak family from?

You can see how Pottak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pottak family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pottak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pottak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottak 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 36 census records available for the last name Pottak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottak 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pottak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pottak. For the veterans among your Pottak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Pottak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pottak in 1971 was 75, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottak 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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