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Poteete Family History

Poteete Surname Meaning

Variant of Poteet.

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


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Where is the Poteete family from?

You can see how Poteete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poteete family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poteete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Poteete families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poteete's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Poteete families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poteete 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 Poteete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poteete. 38% of Poteete men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poteete women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Poteete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poteete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poteete 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Poteete. 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 466 military records available for the last name Poteete. For the veterans among your Poteete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poteete lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Poteete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poteete in 1958 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poteete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poteete 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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