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Poremsky Family History

Poremsky 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, Zaretsky, Borofsky, Obremski, Pressey, Zoromski, Ormsby

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Where is the Poremsky family from?

You can see how Poremsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poremsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poremsky families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poremsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Poremsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poremsky 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 71 census records available for the last name Poremsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poremsky 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Poremsky. 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 52 military records available for the last name Poremsky. For the veterans among your Poremsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poremsky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Poremsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Poremsky in 1961 was 45, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poremsky 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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