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Potgiesser Family History

Potgiesser 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: Pottinger, Tesser, Nungesser, Presser, Giesler, Schiesser, Engesser

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Where is the Potgiesser family from?

You can see how Potgiesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potgiesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potgiesser family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Potgiesser's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Potgiesser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Potgiesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potgiesser 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Potgiesser. 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 21 military records available for the last name Potgiesser. For the veterans among your Potgiesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potgiesser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Potgiesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Potgiesser in 1966 was 90, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potgiesser 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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