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Porpiglia Family History

Porpiglia 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: Corsiglia, Triglia, Cerniglia, Briglia, Portilla, Marsiglia, Pompilio

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Where is the Porpiglia family from?

You can see how Porpiglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porpiglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Porpiglia families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Porpiglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Porpiglia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Porpiglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porpiglia 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Porpiglia. 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 105 military records available for the last name Porpiglia. For the veterans among your Porpiglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porpiglia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Porpiglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Porpiglia in 1966 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porpiglia 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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