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Potop Family History

Potop 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: Hotop, Pott, Prokop, Pool, Popov, Popp, Hoop, Toop, Poston, Proto

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Potop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potop 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Potop. 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 6 military records available for the last name Potop. For the veterans among your Potop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potop lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Potop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Potop in 1978 was 83, and 70 in 1997.

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