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Potterfield Family History

Potterfield Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Potterfield family from?

You can see how Potterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potterfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Potterfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Potterfield families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Potterfield's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Potterfield families in 1891.
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What did your Potterfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potterfield. 15% of Potterfield men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Potterfield women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Potterfield were Farm Labor 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

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Potterfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Potterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potterfield 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Potterfield. 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 255 military records available for the last name Potterfield. For the veterans among your Potterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potterfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Potterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Potterfield in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potterfield 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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