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Poros Family History

Poros 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: Boros, Oros, Moros, Poos, Ports, Pozos, Voros, Boris, Port, Roos

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Where is the Poros family from?

You can see how Poros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poros family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poros families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Poros families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Poros's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poros families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Poros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poros 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Poros. 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 32 military records available for the last name Poros. For the veterans among your Poros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poros lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Poros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poros in 1971 was 58, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poros 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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