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Porina Family History

Porina 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: Cortina, Farina, Corona, Polin, Korona, Prins, Morin, Pecina, Perna

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Where is the Porina family from?

You can see how Porina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porina family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Porina's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Porina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porina 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 24 census records available for the last name Porina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porina 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Porina. 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 26 military records available for the last name Porina. For the veterans among your Porina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porina lifespan?

Average Porina life expectancy in 2003 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porina 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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