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Potchen Family History

Potchen 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: Patchen, Pitcher, Poche, Hitchen, Poucher, Kitchen, Porcher, Boschen

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Where is the Potchen family from?

You can see how Potchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Potchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Potchen families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Potchen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Potchen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potchen 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 56 census records available for the last name Potchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potchen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Potchen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Potchen. For the veterans among your Potchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potchen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Potchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Potchen in 1978 was 61, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potchen 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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