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Potocsky Family History

Potocsky 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: Potosky, Potocki, Polonsky, Podolsky, Polosky, Podolski, Potocnik

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Where is the Potocsky family from?

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

What did your Potocsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Potocsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Potocsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potocsky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Potocsky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Potocsky. For the veterans among your Potocsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potocsky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Potocsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Potocsky in 1981 was 69, and 43 in 2001.

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