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Poran Family History

Poran 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: Moran, Foran, Horan, Toran, Boran, Koran, Doran, Polan, Oran, Coran

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Where is the Poran family from?

You can see how Poran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Poran families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Poran's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poran families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Poran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poran 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Poran. 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 40 military records available for the last name Poran. For the veterans among your Poran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Poran in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poran 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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