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Porfil Family History

Porfil 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: Portal, Morfin, Panfil, Porzio, Portis, Porter, Mori, Borel, Boris

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Porfil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porfil 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Porfil. 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 2 military records available for the last name Porfil. For the veterans among your Porfil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porfil lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Porfil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Porfil in 1978 was 50, and 64 in 2001.

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