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Potzsch Family History

Potzsch 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: Posch, Potash, Botsch, Gotsch, Petsch, Gottsch, Petesch, Pitsch

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Where is the Potzsch family from?

You can see how Potzsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potzsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potzsch family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Potzsch's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Potzsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potzsch 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 Potzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potzsch 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Potzsch. 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 302 military records available for the last name Potzsch. For the veterans among your Potzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potzsch lifespan?

Average Potzsch life expectancy in 1989 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potzsch 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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