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Poralla Family History

Poralla 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: Palla, Portella, Parella, Worzalla, Perella, Perala, Rogalla, Morella

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Where is the Poralla family from?

You can see how Poralla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poralla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poralla family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poralla's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Poralla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poralla 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 50 census records available for the last name Poralla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poralla 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Poralla. 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 Poralla. For the veterans among your Poralla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poralla lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Poralla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poralla in 1975 was 58, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poralla 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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