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Pora Family History

Pora Surname 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: Port, Mora, Bora, Posa, Pola, Popa, Nora, Pera, Hora, Poma

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Where is the Pora family from?

You can see how Pora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pora family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Pora families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pora's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Pora families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pora. 25% of Pora men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pora women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pora were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mine Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Pora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pora 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Pora. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 334 military records available for the last name Pora. For the veterans among your Pora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pora lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pora in 1949 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pora ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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