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Porebny Family History

Porebny 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: Penny, Popejoy, Hornby, Oren, Toren, Corby, Parent, Porten, Goren

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Where is the Porebny family from?

You can see how Porebny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porebny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porebny family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Porebny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Porebny families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Porebny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porebny 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 Porebny. 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 1 military records available for the last name Porebny. For the veterans among your Porebny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porebny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Porebny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Porebny in 1968 was 81, and 69 in 1979.

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