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Pothman Family History

Pothman 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: Rothman, Othman, Notman, Polman, Putman, Portman, Rochman, Cotman

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Where is the Pothman family from?

You can see how Pothman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pothman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pothman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pothman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pothman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pothman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pothman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Grocer
    100%
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What Pothman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Pothman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pothman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pothman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pothman. For the veterans among your Pothman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pothman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Pothman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pothman in 1975 was 81, and 86 in 1992.

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