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Potos Family History

Potos 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: Fotos, Botos, Poos, Pozos, Potts, Pott, Roos, Boros, Pool, Popov

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Where is the Potos family from?

You can see how Potos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Potos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Potos family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Potos's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Potos families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potos 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 38 census records available for the last name Potos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potos 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Potos. 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 14 military records available for the last name Potos. For the veterans among your Potos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Potos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Potos in 1968 was 60, and 78 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potos 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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