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Pottgieser Family History

Pottgieser 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: Pottinger, Potteiger, Portier, Pettinger, Potter, Ottinger, Rottier

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Where is the Pottgieser family from?

You can see how Pottgieser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottgieser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pottgieser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pottgieser families living in Maryland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Pottgieser's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pottgieser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottgieser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pottgieser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wrapper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pottgieser. 100% of Pottgieser men worked as a Wrapper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%

What Pottgieser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Pottgieser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottgieser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pottgieser. 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 74 military records available for the last name Pottgieser. For the veterans among your Pottgieser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottgieser lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Pottgieser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pottgieser in 1972 was 68, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottgieser 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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