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Porebski Family History

Porebski 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: Poleski, Polanski, Borowski, Podolski, Horejsi, Obremski, Morawski

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Where is the Porebski family from?

You can see how Porebski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porebski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Porebski families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Porebski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Porebski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porebski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Porebski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porebski. 56% of Porebski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Porebski women worked as a Machine Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Molder
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Porebski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Porebski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porebski 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Porebski. 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 72 military records available for the last name Porebski. For the veterans among your Porebski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porebski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Porebski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Porebski in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porebski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porebski 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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