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Porps Family History

Porps 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: Ports, Boris, Port, Pope, Paris, Boros, Popp, Prus, Porras, Porro

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Where is the Porps family from?

You can see how Porps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porps family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Porps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Porps families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Porps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Porps families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porps 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 42 census records available for the last name Porps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porps 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Porps. 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 7 military records available for the last name Porps. For the veterans among your Porps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porps lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Porps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Porps in 1987 was 84, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porps 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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