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Porwisz Family History

Porwisz 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: Powis, Horwitz, Portis, Boris, Morris, Paris, Parrish, Norris

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Where is the Porwisz family from?

You can see how Porwisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porwisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porwisz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Porwisz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Porwisz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Porwisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porwisz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Porwisz. 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 43 military records available for the last name Porwisz. For the veterans among your Porwisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porwisz lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Porwisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Porwisz in 1982 was 86, and 97 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porwisz 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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