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Poretzky Family History

Poretzky 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, Pretz, Pretty, Portz, Portnoy, Pretzer, Peretz, Turetsky

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Where is the Poretzky family from?

You can see how Poretzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poretzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poretzky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poretzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poretzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poretzky 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 69 census records available for the last name Poretzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poretzky 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Poretzky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Poretzky. For the veterans among your Poretzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poretzky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Poretzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Poretzky in 1968 was 88, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poretzky 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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