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Porman Family History

Porman 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: Norman, Gorman, Forman, Dorman, Polman, Orman, Perman, Portman

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Where is the Porman family from?

You can see how Porman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Porman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Porman families living in Manitoba. This was about 76% of all the recorded Porman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Porman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Porman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porman. 38% of Porman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Porman women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Porman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Porman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porman 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Porman. 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 130 military records available for the last name Porman. For the veterans among your Porman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Porman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Porman in 1964 was 85, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porman 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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