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Pottenger Family History

Pottenger Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Pottinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pottenger family from?

You can see how Pottenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pottenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Pottenger families living in Wiltshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pottenger's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Pottenger families in 1891.
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What did your Pottenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pottenger. 77% of Pottenger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Restaurant Waitress
    12%

What Pottenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pottenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottenger 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Pottenger. 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 608 military records available for the last name Pottenger. For the veterans among your Pottenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottenger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pottenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pottenger in 1954 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottenger 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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