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Porlant Family History

Porlant 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: Morant, Plant, Norland, Morland, Poland, Worland, Morvant, Borland

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Where is the Porlant family from?

You can see how Porlant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porlant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Porlant families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Porlant family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Porlant's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Porlant families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Porlant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porlant 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Porlant. 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 Porlant. For the veterans among your Porlant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porlant lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Porlant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Porlant in 1979 was 93, and 87 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porlant 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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