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Pottichen Family History

Pottichen 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: Pottinger, Petticrew, Patchen, Bottcher, Steichen, Polich, Botten

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Where is the Pottichen family from?

You can see how Pottichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottichen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pottichen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pottichen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pottichen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottichen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pottichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottichen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pottichen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pottichen. For the veterans among your Pottichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottichen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Pottichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pottichen in 1976 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pottichen 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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