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Potepan Family History

Potepan Name 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: Potempa, Stepan, Poteat, Coleman, Notman, Pepin, Roseman, Polman

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Where is the Potepan family from?

You can see how Potepan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potepan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potepan family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Potepan's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Potepan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potepan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Potepan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Miner
    50%
  • Veneer Worker
    50%
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What Potepan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Potepan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potepan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Potepan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Potepan. For the veterans among your Potepan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potepan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Potepan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Potepan in 1964 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

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