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Porent Family History

Porent 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: Parent, Port, Trent, Morant, Brent, Oren, Poteet, Toren, Porten

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Where is the Porent family from?

You can see how Porent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Porent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Porent families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Porent's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Porent families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Porent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porent 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Porent. 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 9 military records available for the last name Porent. For the veterans among your Porent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porent lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Porent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Porent in 1968 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porent 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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