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Potzta Family History

Potzta 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: Pott, Cotta, Motta, Pitta, Rotta, Porta, Petta, Pozza, Botta, Potts

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Where is the Potzta family from?

You can see how Potzta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potzta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potzta family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Potzta's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Potzta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potzta 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 20 census records available for the last name Potzta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potzta 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Potzta. 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 6 military records available for the last name Potzta. For the veterans among your Potzta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potzta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Potzta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Potzta in 1966 was 46, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potzta 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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