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Potloff Family History

Potloff 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: Orloff, Kozloff, Dolloff, Potthoff, Puthoff, Ortloff, Rohloff

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Where is the Potloff family from?

You can see how Potloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potloff family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Potloff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Potloff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Potloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potloff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Potloff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Potloff. For the veterans among your Potloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potloff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Potloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Potloff in 1972 was 67, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potloff 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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