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Potichny Family History

Potichny 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: Polich, Policky, Tichy, Povich, Rodich, Posch, Pitcher, Poche, Rozich

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potichny 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 22 census records available for the last name Potichny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potichny 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Potichny. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Potichny. For the veterans among your Potichny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potichny lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1994, in the United States, Potichny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Potichny in 1953 was 40, and 81 in 1994.

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