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Potechko Family History

Potechko 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: Botelho, Potocki, Potucek, Patschke, Kotecki, Fetchko, Butchko

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Where is the Potechko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potechko 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 Potechko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potechko. 100% of Potechko men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Potechko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Potechko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potechko 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potechko. 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 14 military records available for the last name Potechko. For the veterans among your Potechko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potechko lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Potechko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Potechko in 1976 was 88, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potechko 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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