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Potega Family History

Potega 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: Polega, Poteet, Pitera, Ortega, Patera, Portera, Poveda, Potempa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potega 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 22 census records available for the last name Potega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potega 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Potega. 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 9 military records available for the last name Potega. For the veterans among your Potega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potega lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Potega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Potega in 1969 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

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