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Potterell Family History

Potterell Surname Meaning

see Powdrill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Potterell family from?

You can see how Potterell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potterell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Potterell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Potterell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Potterell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Potterell families in 1891.
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What did your Potterell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Potterell. 100% of Potterell 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Potterell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potterell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Potterell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Potterell. For the veterans among your Potterell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potterell

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