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Porko Family History

Porko 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: Perko, Porro, Porto, Porco, Dorko, Popko, York, Port, Sorbo, Orio

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Where is the Porko family from?

You can see how Porko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porko family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Porko's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Porko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porko 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 Porko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porko. 50% of Porko men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Porko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Porko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porko 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Porko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Porko. For the veterans among your Porko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Porko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Porko in 1968 was 58, and 64 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porko 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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