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Potelle Family History

Potelle 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: Pelle, Portella, Patella, Powell, Koelle, Sotello, Toelle, Stelle

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Where is the Potelle family from?

You can see how Potelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potelle family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potelle's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Potelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potelle 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 150 census records available for the last name Potelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potelle 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Potelle. 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 13 military records available for the last name Potelle. For the veterans among your Potelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potelle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Potelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Potelle in 1969 was 84, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potelle 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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