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Porzig Family History

Porzig 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: Porzio, Herzig, Pozzi, Lorig, Ponzio, Hornig, Zorzi, Polzin, Ponzi

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Where is the Porzig family from?

You can see how Porzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Porzig families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Porzig's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Porzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porzig 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 155 census records available for the last name Porzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porzig 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Porzig. 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 116 military records available for the last name Porzig. For the veterans among your Porzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porzig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Porzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Porzig in 1965 was 76, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porzig 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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