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Porpa Family History

Porpa 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: Popa, Porta, Pompa, Poppa, Papa, Port, Mora, Pope, Bora, Posa

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Where is the Porpa family from?

You can see how Porpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porpa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Porpa families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Porpa families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Porpa's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Porpa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porpa 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 54 census records available for the last name Porpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porpa 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Porpa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Porpa. For the veterans among your Porpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porpa lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Porpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Porpa in 1984 was 89, and 62 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porpa 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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