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Porsch Family History

Porsch Surname Meaning

German (also Pörsch): variant of Borsch. Germanized form of Sorbian Porš or of its original variant Borš (see Borsch).

Germanized form of Czech Boreš (see Bores).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Porsch family from?

You can see how Porsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Porsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Porsch family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Porsch's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Porsch families in 1911.
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What did your Porsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porsch. 39% of Porsch men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Porsch women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porsch were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Porsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porsch 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Porsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Porsch. For the veterans among your Porsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porsch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Porsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Porsch in 1959 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porsch 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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