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Potoff Family History

Potoff 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: Popoff, Potthoff, Rosoff, Stoff, Puthoff, Pontiff, Boroff, Rogoff

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Where is the Potoff family from?

You can see how Potoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Potoff families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Potoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Potoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Potoff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Potoff. For the veterans among your Potoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potoff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Potoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Potoff in 1971 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potoff 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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