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Porffer Family History

Porffer 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: Porter, Pfeffer, Portier, Offer, Coffer, Porcher, Portner, Peffer

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Where is the Porffer family from?

You can see how Porffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Porffer families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Porffer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Porffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porffer 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 33 census records available for the last name Porffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porffer 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 Porffer. 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 Porffer. For the veterans among your Porffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porffer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Porffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Porffer in 1966 was 78, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porffer 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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