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Porkey Family History

Porkey 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: Poskey, Pirkey, Parkey, Perkey, Purkey, Forkey, Horkey, Porter

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Where is the Porkey family from?

You can see how Porkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Porkey family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Porkey's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Porkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porkey 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 133 census records available for the last name Porkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porkey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Porkey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Porkey. For the veterans among your Porkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porkey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Porkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Porkey in 1969 was 78, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porkey 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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