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Porcasi Family History

Porcasi 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: Porras, Polcari, Porcaro, Dorcas, Orsi, Purchase, Horejsi, Pollari

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Where is the Porcasi family from?

You can see how Porcasi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porcasi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porcasi families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Porcasi families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Porcasi's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Porcasi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porcasi 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 51 census records available for the last name Porcasi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porcasi 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Porcasi. 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 22 military records available for the last name Porcasi. For the veterans among your Porcasi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porcasi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Porcasi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Porcasi in 1974 was 80, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porcasi 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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