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Poterala Family History

Poterala 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: Perala, Perla, Pitera, Portella, Patella, Patera, Peralta, Portera

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Where is the Poterala family from?

You can see how Poterala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poterala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poterala family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poterala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poterala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poterala 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 Poterala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poterala. 100% of Poterala men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

What Poterala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Poterala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poterala 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Poterala. 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 30 military records available for the last name Poterala. For the veterans among your Poterala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poterala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Poterala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Poterala in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poterala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poterala 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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