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Pothos Family History

Pothos 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: Poulos, Fotos, Poth, Botos, Petros, Poos, Pozos, Potts, Pochop

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Where is the Pothos family from?

You can see how Pothos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pothos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pothos families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pothos families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pothos's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pothos families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Pothos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothos 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Pothos. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pothos. For the veterans among your Pothos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pothos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pothos in 1963 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pothos 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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