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Potemken Family History

Potemken 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: Poteet, Sterken, Potempa, Temkin, Hemken, Popken, Oetken, Poelker

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Potemken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potemken 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 Potemken. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Potemken. For the veterans among your Potemken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potemken lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Potemken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Potemken in 1975 was 59, and 72 in 1991.

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