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Porrat Family History

Porrat 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: Porras, Horvat, Port, Borra, Porro, Portal, Corral, Porta, Porath

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Where is the Porrat family from?

You can see how Porrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porrat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Porrat families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Porrat families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Porrat's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Porrat families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porrat 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 28 census records available for the last name Porrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porrat 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Porrat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Porrat. For the veterans among your Porrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porrat lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Porrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Porrat in 1989 was 3, and 4 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porrat 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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