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Porak Family History

Porak 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: Polak, Borak, Horak, Prak, Gorak, Pak, Kozak, York, Port, Mora

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Where is the Porak family from?

You can see how Porak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Porak families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Porak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Porak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Porak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porak 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Porak. 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 199 military records available for the last name Porak. For the veterans among your Porak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Porak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Porak in 1971 was 80, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porak 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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