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Poro Family History

Poro 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: Port, Toro, Puro, Pero, Porro, Porto, Pozo, Porr, Doro, Porco

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Where is the Poro family from?

You can see how Poro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Poro families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poro's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Poro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poro 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 Poro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poro. 100% of Poro men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Poro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poro 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Poro. 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 67 military records available for the last name Poro. For the veterans among your Poro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poro lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Poro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poro in 1967 was 68, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poro 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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