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Pothuisje Family History

Pothuisje 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: Pothier, Bolhuis, Louise, Wolthuis, Lothridge, Pothast, Guthrie

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pothuisje ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pothuisje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothuisje 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pothuisje. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pothuisje. For the veterans among your Pothuisje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothuisje lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Pothuisje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pothuisje in 1973 was 65, and 90 in 2003.

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