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Porzelius Family History

Porzelius 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: Cornelius, Porteous, Porteus, Conzemius, Cornelious, Fernelius, Preis

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What did your Porzelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porzelius. 100% of Porzelius men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Porzelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porzelius 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Porzelius. 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 33 military records available for the last name Porzelius. For the veterans among your Porzelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porzelius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Porzelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Porzelius in 1963 was 68, and 61 in 2000.

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