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Porochniak Family History

Porochniak 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: Potocnik, Porchia, Pozniak, Torchia, Prochnow, Gorniak, Borowiak

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Porochniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porochniak 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Porochniak. 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 31 military records available for the last name Porochniak. For the veterans among your Porochniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porochniak lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Porochniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Porochniak in 1983 was 90, and 75 in 2000.

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