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Porzenheim Family History

Porzenheim 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: Oppenheim, Rosenheim, Preheim, Guggenheim, Borsheim, Fretheim

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Where is the Porzenheim family from?

You can see how Porzenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porzenheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porzenheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Porzenheim families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Porzenheim's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Porzenheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porzenheim 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 46 census records available for the last name Porzenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porzenheim 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Porzenheim. 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 26 military records available for the last name Porzenheim. For the veterans among your Porzenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porzenheim lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Porzenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Porzenheim in 1971 was 79, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porzenheim 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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