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Porger Family History

Porger 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: Porter, Borger, Horger, Porges, Zorger, Sorger, Burger, Berger, Power

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Where is the Porger family from?

You can see how Porger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Porger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Porger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Porger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porger 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 Porger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porger. 50% of Porger men worked as a Proprietor Salesman.

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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

  • Proprietor Salesman
    50%
  • Farm Worker
    50%

What Porger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Porger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porger 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Porger. 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 129 military records available for the last name Porger. For the veterans among your Porger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Porger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Porger in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porger 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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