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Potkonski Family History

Potkonski 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: Pokorski, Okonski, Kotkowski, Polkowski, Polanski, Podolski

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Potkonski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potkonski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potkonski. 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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There are 169 military records available for the last name Potkonski. For the veterans among your Potkonski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potkonski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Potkonski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Potkonski in 1967 was 79, and 76 in 2002.

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