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Porok Family History

Porok 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: Torok, Prorok, Hook, York, Port, Rook, Boros, Pool, Popov, Cook

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Where is the Porok family from?

You can see how Porok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porok family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Porok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Porok family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Porok's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Porok families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porok 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 54 census records available for the last name Porok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porok 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Porok. 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 8 military records available for the last name Porok. For the veterans among your Porok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porok lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Porok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Porok in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porok 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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