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Potochnek Family History

Potochnek 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: Potocnik, Polachek, Potucek, Pitcher, Poche, Poucher, Plocher

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Where is the Potochnek family from?

You can see how Potochnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potochnek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potochnek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Potochnek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potochnek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potochnek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Potochnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potochnek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potochnek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Potochnek. For the veterans among your Potochnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potochnek lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Potochnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Potochnek in 1982 was 52, and 73 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potochnek 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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