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Porigow Family History

Porigow 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: Perigo, Prior, Orio, Prigge, Primo, Oriol, Porro, Rodrigo, Porto

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Where is the Porigow family from?

You can see how Porigow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porigow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porigow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Porigow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Porigow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porigow 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 8 census records available for the last name Porigow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porigow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Porigow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Porigow. For the veterans among your Porigow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porigow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Porigow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Porigow in 1959 was 57, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porigow 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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