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Porzel Family History

Porzel 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: Orzel, Porter, Borel, Postel, Kozel, Punzel, Porten, Orel, Portal

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Where is the Porzel family from?

You can see how Porzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Porzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Porzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Porzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Porzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porzel. 72% of Porzel men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Painter
    29%

What Porzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Porzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porzel 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Porzel. 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 222 military records available for the last name Porzel. For the veterans among your Porzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porzel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Porzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Porzel in 1966 was 68, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porzel 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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