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Porteck Family History

Porteck 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: Porter, Porten, Porte, Portera, Portlock, Norbeck, Portell, Portela

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Where is the Porteck family from?

You can see how Porteck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porteck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porteck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Porteck family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Porteck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Porteck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porteck 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 38 census records available for the last name Porteck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porteck 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Porteck. 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 11 military records available for the last name Porteck. For the veterans among your Porteck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porteck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Porteck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Porteck in 1965 was 63, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porteck 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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