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Potosky Family History

Potosky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish topographic and habitational name Potocki, its Czech and Slovak cognate Potocký, and in some cases also of Croatian or Slovenian Potočki, all derived from potok ‘brook, stream’.

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


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Where is the Potosky family from?

You can see how Potosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Potosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Potosky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Potosky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Potosky families in 1880.
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What did your Potosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potosky. 37% of Potosky men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Potosky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Potosky were Watchman and Presser.

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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
    37%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Watchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Presser
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Potosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potosky 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Potosky. 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 293 military records available for the last name Potosky. For the veterans among your Potosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potosky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Potosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Potosky in 1960 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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