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Pothan Family History

Pothan 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: Mohan, Notman, Polman, Rothman, Putman, Kochan, Potvin, Nathan

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Where is the Pothan family from?

You can see how Pothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pothan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pothan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Pothan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pothan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pothan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pothan 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 Pothan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pothan. 100% of Pothan men worked as a Master Butcher and 84% of Pothan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    17%

What Pothan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Pothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pothan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Pothan. For the veterans among your Pothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothan lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Pothan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pothan in 1994 was 40, and 18 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pothan 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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