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Potwardowski Family History

Potwardowski 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: Twardowski, Rozwadowski, Tarnowski, Petrowski, Polakowski, Paradowski

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Where is the Potwardowski family from?

You can see how Potwardowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potwardowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potwardowski family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Potwardowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Potwardowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potwardowski 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 Potwardowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potwardowski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Potwardowski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Potwardowski. For the veterans among your Potwardowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potwardowski lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Potwardowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Potwardowski in 1977 was 90, and 95 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potwardowski 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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