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Potzner Family History

Potzner 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: Patzner, Metzner, Putzer, Pitzer, Poyner, Cotner, Potter, Kutzner

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Where is the Potzner family from?

You can see how Potzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potzner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Potzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Potzner families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Potzner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Potzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Potzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potzner. 50% of Potzner men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Potzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Potzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potzner 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Potzner. 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 145 military records available for the last name Potzner. For the veterans among your Potzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potzner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Potzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Potzner in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potzner 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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