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Pottifer Family History

Pottifer 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: Portier, Pottinger, Potter, Rottier, Pothier, Potteiger, Pontier

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Where is the Pottifer family from?

You can see how Pottifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottifer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pottifer family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pottifer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pottifer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Pottifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottifer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pottifer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pottifer. For the veterans among your Pottifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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