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Potenberg Family History

Potenberg 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: Rotenberg, Lowenberg, Rosenberg, Rutenberg, Stenberg, Rothenberg

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Where is the Potenberg family from?

You can see how Potenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Potenberg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Potenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potenberg 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 Potenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Comptometer Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potenberg. 100% of Potenberg women worked as a Comptometer Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Potenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potenberg 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Potenberg. 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 52 military records available for the last name Potenberg. For the veterans among your Potenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Potenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Potenberg in 1962 was 66, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potenberg 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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