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Porbin Family History

Porbin 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: Corbin, Orbin, Potvin, Polin, Porten, Tobin, Morin, Persin, Perlin

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Where is the Porbin family from?

You can see how Porbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porbin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Porbin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Porbin family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Porbin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Porbin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porbin 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 29 census records available for the last name Porbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porbin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Porbin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Porbin. For the veterans among your Porbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porbin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Porbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Porbin in 1979 was 73, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porbin 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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