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Porupsky Family History

Porupsky 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: Borofsky, Krupski, Polansky, Polonsky, Podrasky, Potosky, Polsky

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Where is the Porupsky family from?

You can see how Porupsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porupsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porupsky family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Porupsky's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Porupsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Porupsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porupsky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Porupsky. 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 32 military records available for the last name Porupsky. For the veterans among your Porupsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porupsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Porupsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Porupsky in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porupsky 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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