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Porrez Family History

Porrez 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: Torrez, Porter, Torre, Torres, Porras, Porro, Porten, Porte, Correa

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Where is the Porrez family from?

You can see how Porrez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porrez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porrez family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Porrez's in USA. California had the highest population of Porrez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porrez 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 66 census records available for the last name Porrez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porrez 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Porrez. 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 Porrez. For the veterans among your Porrez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porrez lifespan?

Average Porrez life expectancy in 1993 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porrez 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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