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Porillo Family History

Porillo 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: Portillo, Perillo, Morillo, Pirillo, Parillo, Priolo, Trillo

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Where is the Porillo family from?

You can see how Porillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porillo family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Porillo's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Porillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porillo 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 72 census records available for the last name Porillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porillo 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Porillo. 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 46 military records available for the last name Porillo. For the veterans among your Porillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porillo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Porillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Porillo in 1967 was 77, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porillo 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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