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Porinton Family History

Porinton 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: Pointon, Purinton, Brinton, Ponton, Painton, Purington, Linton

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Where is the Porinton family from?

You can see how Porinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porinton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Porinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Porinton families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Porinton's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Porinton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porinton 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 23 census records available for the last name Porinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porinton 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 Porinton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Porinton. For the veterans among your Porinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porinton lifespan?

Average Porinton life expectancy in 1994 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porinton 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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