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Pothe Family History

Pothe 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: Poche, Poth, Rothe, Pote, Bothe, Kothe, Pope, Ponce, Pott, Roth

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Where is the Pothe family from?

You can see how Pothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pothe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pothe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pothe family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pothe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pothe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pothe 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 173 census records available for the last name Pothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothe 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Pothe. 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 134 military records available for the last name Pothe. For the veterans among your Pothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Pothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pothe in 1978 was 84, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pothe 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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