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Porach Family History

Porach 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: Porath, Korach, Porch, Porsch, Polich, Brach, Roach, Posch, Dorsch

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Where is the Porach family from?

You can see how Porach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Porach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Porach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Porach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porach 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 295 census records available for the last name Porach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porach 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Porach. 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 61 military records available for the last name Porach. For the veterans among your Porach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Porach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Porach in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porach 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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