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Poratta Family History

Poratta 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: Prata, Pratte, Porta, Porath, Pratt, Peralta, Baratta, Porretta

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Where is the Poratta family from?

You can see how Poratta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poratta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poratta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Poratta family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Poratta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Poratta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poratta 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 13 census records available for the last name Poratta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poratta 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poratta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poratta. For the veterans among your Poratta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poratta lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Poratta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poratta in 1981 was 55, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poratta 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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