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Porasik Family History

Porasik 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: Karasik, Prasek, Polasek, Tomasik, Prasad, Gornik, Orsi, Porras

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Where is the Porasik family from?

You can see how Porasik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porasik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porasik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Porasik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Porasik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porasik 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 18 census records available for the last name Porasik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porasik 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Porasik. 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 Porasik. For the veterans among your Porasik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porasik lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Porasik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Porasik in 1978 was 79, and 59 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porasik 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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