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Potratz Family History

Potratz Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from an unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Potratz family from?

You can see how Potratz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potratz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Potratz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Potratz families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Potratz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Potratz families in 1880.
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What did your Potratz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potratz. 40% of Potratz men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Potratz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Potratz were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Hired Hand
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Potratz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potratz 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Potratz. 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 643 military records available for the last name Potratz. For the veterans among your Potratz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potratz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Potratz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Potratz in 1962 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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