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Potti Family History

Potti 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: Pott, Zotti, Petti, Ponti, Potts, Gotti, Patti, Pitti, Lotti, Botti

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Where is the Potti family from?

You can see how Potti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Potti families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Potti family living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Potti's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Potti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potti 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 Potti ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Topper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Potti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potti 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Potti. 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 20 military records available for the last name Potti. For the veterans among your Potti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potti lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Potti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Potti in 1978 was 65, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potti 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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