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Poticny Family History

Poticny 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: Policky, Polich, Potvin, Polin, Potocnik, Konecny, Pokorny, Potocki

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Where is the Poticny family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poticny 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 Poticny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poticny. 100% of Poticny men worked as a Welder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Welder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Poticny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poticny 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Poticny. 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 Poticny. For the veterans among your Poticny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poticny lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Poticny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poticny in 1951 was 56, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poticny 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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