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Potorski Family History

Potorski 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: Pokorski, Pomorski, Pozorski, Podolski, Podgorski, Potocki, Kotarski

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Where is the Potorski family from?

You can see how Potorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potorski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Potorski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Potorski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potorski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potorski 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 Potorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potorski. 78% of Potorski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Potorski women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Potorski were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    78%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Potorski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Potorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potorski 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Potorski. 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 91 military records available for the last name Potorski. For the veterans among your Potorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potorski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Potorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Potorski in 1963 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potorski 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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