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Porsee Family History

Porsee 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: Portee, Forsee, Porter, Corse, Gorse, Purser, Porten, Porte, Losee

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Where is the Porsee family from?

You can see how Porsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porsee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porsee family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Porsee's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Porsee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porsee 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 25 census records available for the last name Porsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porsee 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Porsee. 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 3 military records available for the last name Porsee. For the veterans among your Porsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porsee lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Porsee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Porsee in 1972 was 84, and 43 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porsee 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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