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Potocny Family History

Potocny 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, Pokorny, Potocki, Potosky, Pooley, Potvin, Poston, Antony

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Where is the Potocny family from?

You can see how Potocny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potocny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Potocny families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Potocny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Potocny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potocny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Potocny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Potocny. 60% of Potocny 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
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Potocny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potocny 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Potocny. 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 38 military records available for the last name Potocny. For the veterans among your Potocny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potocny lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Potocny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Potocny in 1944 was 40, and 64 in 2004.

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