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Porsel Family History

Porsel 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: Pursel, Porter, Borel, Postel, Corse, Gorse, Purser, Porten, Orel

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Where is the Porsel family from?

You can see how Porsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porsel family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Porsel's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Porsel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porsel 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 Porsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porsel. 100% of Porsel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Porsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Porsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porsel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Porsel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Porsel. For the veterans among your Porsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porsel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Porsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Porsel in 1970 was 68, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porsel 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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