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Potters Family History

Potters Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic for the son of a potter (see Potter). English: variant of Potter with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Potters family from?

You can see how Potters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Potters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Potters families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Potters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Potters families in 1891.
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What did your Potters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Potters. 100% of Potters 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Potters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potters 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Potters. 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 326 military records available for the last name Potters. For the veterans among your Potters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potters lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Potters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Potters in 1967 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potters 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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