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Potinger Family History

Potinger 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: Pottinger, Pointer, Possinger, Pettinger, Ottinger, Pollinger

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Where is the Potinger family from?

You can see how Potinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Potinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 13 Potinger families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Potinger's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Potinger families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Potinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potinger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Potinger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Potinger. For the veterans among your Potinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potinger lifespan?

Average Potinger life expectancy in 1971 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potinger 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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