Origins of the Potier surname
About the Potiers
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Interesting facts about Potier
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Potier surname. The oldest one dates back to 1793.
Who were Potiers most likely to marry?
Aprills
&
Burntragers
Our tell us which families married Potiers.
What are the most common Potier first names?
James
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Potiers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Potiers in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Private Means
4
Bow String Maker
3
Farm Laborer
3
Gold Tipper
3
Common male occupations for Potiers in 1921
Farmer
5
Bow String Maker
4
Butcher
4
Farm Labourer
4
Gardener
4
