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Pottger Family History

Pottger 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: Potter, Bottger, Porter, Otter, Cotter, Zotter, Portier, Pottinger

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Where is the Pottger family from?

You can see how Pottger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pottger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pottger family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottger's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Pottger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottger 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 80 census records available for the last name Pottger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottger 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pottger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Pottger. For the veterans among your Pottger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Pottger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pottger in 1963 was 80, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottger 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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