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Potoski Family History

Potoski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish topographic and habitational name Potocki and in some cases also of its Czech and Slovak cognate Potocký.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Potoski family from?

You can see how Potoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Potoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Potoski families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Potoski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Potoski families in 1880.
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What did your Potoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potoski. 40% of Potoski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Potoski women worked as a Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Crib Man
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Potoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Potoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potoski 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Potoski. 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 159 military records available for the last name Potoski. For the veterans among your Potoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potoski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Potoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Potoski in 1963 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potoski 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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