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Porlas Family History

Porlas 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: Porras, Pallas, Barlas, Pola, Perla, Polak, Portal, Plas, Poulos

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Where is the Porlas family from?

You can see how Porlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porlas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Porlas families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Porlas's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Porlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porlas 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 Porlas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porlas. 100% of Porlas men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Porlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porlas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Porlas. 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 69 military records available for the last name Porlas. For the veterans among your Porlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porlas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Porlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Porlas in 1975 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porlas 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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