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Poropat Family History

Poropat 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: Propst, Horvat, Port, Parola, Propp, Corona, Probst, Prost, Porras

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Where is the Poropat family from?

You can see how Poropat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poropat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poropat families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poropat's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Poropat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poropat 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 288 census records available for the last name Poropat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poropat 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Poropat. 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 98 military records available for the last name Poropat. For the veterans among your Poropat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poropat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poropat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Poropat in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poropat 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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