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Potthier Family History

Potthier 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: Pothier, Ponthier, Portier, Potter, Rottier, Gonthier, Potteiger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potthier 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 31 census records available for the last name Potthier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potthier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Potthier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Potthier. For the veterans among your Potthier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potthier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Potthier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Potthier in 1971 was 77, and 83 in 2001.

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