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Potwin Family History

Potwin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Potvin 1 itself a shortened (altered) form of French Poitevin (see Poitevint).

Compare Portwine.

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


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Where is the Potwin family from?

You can see how Potwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Potwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Potwin families living in Cornwall. This was about 82% of all the recorded Potwin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Potwin families in 1891.
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What did your Potwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Potwin. 100% of Potwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Potwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potwin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Potwin. 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 435 military records available for the last name Potwin. For the veterans among your Potwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potwin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Potwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Potwin in 1961 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potwin 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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