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Potkay Family History

Potkay 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: Polka, Poskey, Gotay, Pettay, Petway, Poteat, Pooley, Kay, Conway

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Where is the Potkay family from?

You can see how Potkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potkay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Potkay families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Potkay's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Potkay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potkay 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 Potkay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potkay. 50% of Potkay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Potkay women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Weaver
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Potkay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Potkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potkay 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Potkay. 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 49 military records available for the last name Potkay. For the veterans among your Potkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potkay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Potkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Potkay in 1964 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potkay 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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