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Porrata Family History

Porrata Surname Meaning

Italian and Hispanic: nickname from Italian porrata ‘kind of sauce prepared with leeks’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Porrata family from?

You can see how Porrata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porrata family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Porrata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Porrata families living in California. This was about 7% of all the recorded Porrata's in USA. California had the highest population of Porrata families in 1920.
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What did your Porrata ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Novicio
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Porrata. 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 207 military records available for the last name Porrata. For the veterans among your Porrata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porrata lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Porrata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Porrata in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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