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Pottorf Name Meaning

Variant of Pottorff a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bottorf, Pottorff, Potthoff, Ponto, Notter, Yotter, Mottern, Putter

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Where is the Pottorf family from?

You can see how Pottorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pottorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Pottorf families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Pottorf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pottorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pottorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pottorf. 58% of Pottorf men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Pottorf women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pottorf were Mechanic and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Servant
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pottorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottorf 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pottorf. 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 244 military records available for the last name Pottorf. For the veterans among your Pottorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pottorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pottorf in 1963 was 83, and 61 in 2004.

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