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Pothin Family History

Pothin 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: Potvin, Potwin, Polin, Botkin, Poth, Poulin, Bothun, Petrin, Plotkin

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Where is the Pothin family from?

You can see how Pothin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pothin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pothin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pothin families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Pothin's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Pothin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Pothin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothin 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Pothin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pothin. For the veterans among your Pothin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pothin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pothin in 1972 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pothin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pothin 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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