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Potyen Family History

Potyen 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: Botten, Poteet, Potvin, Porten, Cotten, Oyen, Doten, Pollen, Potter

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Where is the Potyen family from?

You can see how Potyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potyen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potyen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Potyen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potyen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potyen 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 17 census records available for the last name Potyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potyen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Potyen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Potyen. For the veterans among your Potyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potyen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Potyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Potyen in 1973 was 73, and 78 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potyen 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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