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Pote Name Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Pott . Possibly an altered form of German Pothe a variant of Poth .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Poje, Pole, Pete, Porte, Pope, Ponte, Doten, Rote, Motte, Mote

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Where is the Pote family from?

You can see how Pote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Pote families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pote's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pote families in 1891.
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What did your Pote ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pote. 50% of Pote men worked as a Retired and 77% of Pote women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pote were Quarryman Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant. .

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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 1939

  • Retired
    50%
  • Quarryman Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pote 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Pote. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pote. For the veterans among your Pote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pote lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pote in 1962 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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