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Potis Family History

Potis 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: Potts, Powis, Polis, Portis, Otis, Boris, Pott, Paris, Politis, Solis

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Where is the Potis family from?

You can see how Potis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Potis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Potis families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Potis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Potis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potis 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 Potis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Potis. 100% of Potis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Potis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potis 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Potis. 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 117 military records available for the last name Potis. For the veterans among your Potis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Potis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Potis in 1963 was 47, and 1 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potis 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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