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Potzinger Family History

Potzinger 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, Possinger, Pettinger, Ottinger, Matzinger, Pollinger

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Where is the Potzinger family from?

You can see how Potzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potzinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potzinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Potzinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potzinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Potzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potzinger 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Potzinger. 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 313 military records available for the last name Potzinger. For the veterans among your Potzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potzinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Potzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Potzinger in 1968 was 78, and 58 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potzinger 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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