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Porbe Family History

Porbe 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: Porte, Pore, Orbe, Porter, Dore, Torre, More, Port, Pope, Ponce

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Where is the Porbe family from?

You can see how Porbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Porbe family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Porbe's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Porbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porbe 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 34 census records available for the last name Porbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porbe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Porbe. 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 34 military records available for the last name Porbe. For the veterans among your Porbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porbe lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Porbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Porbe in 1998 was 89, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porbe 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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