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Poruben Family History

Poruben 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: Porten, Gruben, Ruben, Pruden, Porter, Harben, Forbes, Rubin, Norden

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Poruben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poruben 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Poruben. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Poruben. For the veterans among your Poruben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poruben lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Poruben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Poruben in 1968 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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