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Potuzak Family History

Potuzak 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: Potucek, Kozak, Portugal, Poltorak, Pozniak, Polak, Patak, Olczak

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Where is the Potuzak family from?

You can see how Potuzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potuzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Potuzak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Potuzak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potuzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potuzak 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 184 census records available for the last name Potuzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potuzak 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Potuzak. 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 47 military records available for the last name Potuzak. For the veterans among your Potuzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potuzak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Potuzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Potuzak in 1963 was 89, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potuzak 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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