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Poteri Family History

Poteri 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: Oteri, Porter, Peter, Power, Poteet, Pitera, Soter, Poster, Peters

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Where is the Poteri family from?

You can see how Poteri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poteri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poteri family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poteri's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poteri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poteri 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 169 census records available for the last name Poteri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poteri 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Poteri. 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 38 military records available for the last name Poteri. For the veterans among your Poteri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poteri lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Poteri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Poteri in 1966 was 75, and 71 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poteri 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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