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Porcker Family History

Porcker 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: Porcher, Porter, Picker, Packer, Rocker, Cocker, Portier, Noecker

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porcker 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 34 census records available for the last name Porcker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porcker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Porcker. 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 27 military records available for the last name Porcker. For the veterans among your Porcker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porcker lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Porcker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Porcker in 1983 was 85, and 59 in 1994.

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