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Porucznik Family History

Porucznik 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: Potocnik, Gornik, Pozniak, Kuznik, Krupnik, Hornik, Reznik, Borucki

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Where is the Porucznik family from?

You can see how Porucznik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porucznik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Porucznik families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Porucznik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Porucznik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porucznik 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 53 census records available for the last name Porucznik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porucznik 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Porucznik. 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 31 military records available for the last name Porucznik. For the veterans among your Porucznik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porucznik lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Porucznik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Porucznik in 1958 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porucznik 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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