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Poraner Family History

Poraner 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: Portner, Porter, Prager, Horner, Corner, Pranger, Prater, Portier

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Where is the Poraner family from?

You can see how Poraner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poraner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Poraner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Poraner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poraner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Poraner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poraner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poraner. 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 1 military records available for the last name Poraner. For the veterans among your Poraner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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