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Porria Family History

Porria 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: Morris, Norris, Borra, Porras, Porro, Norrie, Correa, Corrie, Porta

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Where is the Porria family from?

You can see how Porria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porria family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porria family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Porria's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Porria families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porria 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 83 census records available for the last name Porria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porria 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Porria. 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 15 military records available for the last name Porria. For the veterans among your Porria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porria lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Porria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Porria in 1969 was 73, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porria 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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