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Pottratz Family History

Pottratz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Potratz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pottratz family from?

You can see how Pottratz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottratz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pottratz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Pottratz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottratz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pottratz families in 1880.
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What did your Pottratz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pottratz. 45% of Pottratz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    8%

What Pottratz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pottratz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottratz 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Pottratz. 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 247 military records available for the last name Pottratz. For the veterans among your Pottratz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottratz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pottratz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pottratz in 1962 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottratz 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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