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Pottan Family History

Pottan 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: Pott, Notman, Cotta, Botten, Polman, Cotton, Putman, Motta, Potvin

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Where is the Pottan family from?

You can see how Pottan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pottan families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Pottan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pottan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pottan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pottan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pottan. For the veterans among your Pottan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottan lifespan?

Average Pottan life expectancy in 2003 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottan 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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