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Porrman Family History

Porrman 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: Portman, Poorman, Norman, Gorman, Forman, Dorman, Polman, Orman

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Where is the Porrman family from?

You can see how Porrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porrman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Porrman families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Porrman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Porrman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Porrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porrman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Porrman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Porrman. For the veterans among your Porrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porrman lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Porrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Porrman in 1986 was 83, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porrman 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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