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Potenza Family History

Potenza Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name predominantly from Potenza in Basilicata or occasionally possibly from Potenza Picena in Macerata province.

Italian: in some instances from the vocabulary word potenza ‘power, force, vigor’ applied as a nickname and possibly also as personal name.

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


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Where is the Potenza family from?

You can see how Potenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potenza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Potenza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Potenza families living in Orkney. This was about 83% of all the recorded Potenza's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Potenza families in 1841.
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What did your Potenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potenza. 38% of Potenza men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Potenza women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Potenza were Clerk and New Worker.

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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%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    21%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Potenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potenza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Potenza. 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 844 military records available for the last name Potenza. For the veterans among your Potenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potenza lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Potenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Potenza in 1957 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potenza 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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