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Porsberg Family History

Porsberg 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: Forsberg, Forberg, Osberg, Kornberg, Mossberg, Vosberg, Rosberg

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Where is the Porsberg family from?

You can see how Porsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porsberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porsberg family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Porsberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Porsberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porsberg 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 64 census records available for the last name Porsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porsberg 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Porsberg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Porsberg. For the veterans among your Porsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porsberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Porsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Porsberg in 1968 was 84, and 40 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porsberg 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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