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Porobich Family History

Porobich 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: Popowich, Popovich, Perovich, Polich, Rodich, Rozich, Rosich, Bobich

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Where is the Porobich family from?

You can see how Porobich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porobich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Porobich families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Porobich's in USA. California had the highest population of Porobich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porobich 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 69 census records available for the last name Porobich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porobich 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Porobich. 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 15 military records available for the last name Porobich. For the veterans among your Porobich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porobich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Porobich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Porobich in 1972 was 62, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porobich 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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