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Poretsky Family History

Poretsky 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: Zaretsky, Turetsky, Kopetsky, Poleski, Borofsky, Pressey, Presby

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Where is the Poretsky family from?

You can see how Poretsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poretsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Poretsky families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Poretsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poretsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poretsky 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 Poretsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poretsky. 30% of Poretsky men worked as a Manager and 60% of Poretsky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poretsky were Operator and Sales Lady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Sales Lady
    40%

What Poretsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Poretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poretsky 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Poretsky. 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 37 military records available for the last name Poretsky. For the veterans among your Poretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poretsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Poretsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poretsky in 1960 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poretsky 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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