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Pottish Family History

Pottish 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: Pettis, Potash, Popish, Potts, Polish, Ottis, Portis, Polich, Pott

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Where is the Pottish family from?

You can see how Pottish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pottish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pottish family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pottish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pottish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pottish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pottish ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%
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What Pottish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Pottish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pottish 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pottish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pottish. For the veterans among your Pottish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pottish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Pottish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pottish in 1973 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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