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Pors Family History

Pors 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: Port, Bors, Porr, Fors, Poos, Pore, Ports, Kors, Pons, Poss

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Where is the Pors family from?

You can see how Pors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pors family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pors families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pors's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pors families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pors. 60% of Pors men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pors women worked as a Sales Lady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Attorney
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Pors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Pors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pors 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Pors. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pors. For the veterans among your Pors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pors in 1963 was 60, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pors

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pors 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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