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Poturica Family History

Poturica 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: Patrick, Jurica, Petrina, Petrick, Petric, Durica, Petrich, Porreca

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Where is the Poturica family from?

You can see how Poturica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poturica family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poturica families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poturica's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poturica families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poturica 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 Poturica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poturica. 100% of Poturica women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poturica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Poturica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poturica 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Poturica. 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 47 military records available for the last name Poturica. For the veterans among your Poturica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poturica lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Poturica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poturica in 1947 was 33, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poturica

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poturica 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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