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Porwicz Family History

Porwicz 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: Norwich, Borowicz, Horwich, Norwick, Horwitz, Orwick, Polich, Price

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Where is the Porwicz family from?

You can see how Porwicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porwicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porwicz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Porwicz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Porwicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porwicz 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 26 census records available for the last name Porwicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porwicz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Porwicz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Porwicz. For the veterans among your Porwicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porwicz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Porwicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Porwicz in 1978 was 58, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porwicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porwicz 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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