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Poreski Family History

Poreski 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, Borski, Gorski, Gorecki, Moraski, Borecki, Polski, Moresi

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Where is the Poreski family from?

You can see how Poreski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poreski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poreski family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poreski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Poreski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poreski 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 32 census records available for the last name Poreski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poreski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poreski. 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 Poreski. For the veterans among your Poreski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poreski lifespan?

Average Poreski life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poreski 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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