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Poteat Family History

Poteat Surname Meaning

Variant of Poteet.

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


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Where is the Poteat family from?

You can see how Poteat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poteat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poteat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Poteat families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Poteat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poteat families in 1891.
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What did your Poteat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poteat. 29% of Poteat men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Poteat women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poteat were Weaver and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    8%
  • Inspector
    8%
  • Spinner
    7%
  • House Work
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poteat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poteat 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Poteat. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Poteat. For the veterans among your Poteat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poteat lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Poteat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poteat in 1945 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

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