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Porepp Family History

Porepp 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: Popp, Propp, Repp, Pore, Krepp, Trepp, Koepp, Loepp, Porter, Borel

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Where is the Porepp family from?

You can see how Porepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porepp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porepp family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Porepp's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Porepp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porepp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Porepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Porepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porepp 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Porepp. 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 Porepp. For the veterans among your Porepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porepp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Porepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Porepp in 1966 was 82, and 71 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porepp 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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