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Poreba Family History

Poreba 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: Poremba, Porta, Morena, Morera, Portera, Perera, Poveda, Korba, Morea

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Where is the Poreba family from?

You can see how Poreba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poreba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poreba families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poreba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poreba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poreba 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 Poreba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poreba 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Poreba. 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 9 military records available for the last name Poreba. For the veterans among your Poreba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poreba lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Poreba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Poreba in 1983 was 93, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poreba 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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