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Pormann Family History

Pormann 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: Portmann, Hormann, Kormann, Normann, Bormann, Permann, Mormann

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Where is the Pormann family from?

You can see how Pormann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pormann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pormann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pormann families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pormann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pormann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pormann 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 Pormann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Wk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pormann. 50% of Pormann men worked as a Factory Wk.

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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

  • Factory Wk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pormann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Pormann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pormann 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Pormann. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pormann. For the veterans among your Pormann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pormann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Pormann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pormann in 1972 was 75, and 83 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pormann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pormann 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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