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Pordash Family History

Pordash 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: Porras, Porath, Potash, Bordas, Kardash, Kordish, Forgash, Fornash

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Where is the Pordash family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pordash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pordash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pordash. 100% of Pordash men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Pordash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pordash 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pordash. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pordash. For the veterans among your Pordash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pordash lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Pordash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pordash in 1961 was 58, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pordash 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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