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Potochney Family History

Potochney 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: Potocnik, Pokorney, Pooley, Torney, Pitcher, Poche, Looney, Loughney

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Where is the Potochney family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potochney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Potochney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potochney. 100% of Potochney men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Potochney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potochney 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 Potochney. 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 54 military records available for the last name Potochney. For the veterans among your Potochney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potochney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Potochney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Potochney in 1960 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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