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Porsky Family History

Porsky 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: Polsky, Persky, Gorsky, Dorsky, Barsky, Posey, Dorsey, Borski, Forsey

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Where is the Porsky family from?

You can see how Porsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Porsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Porsky families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Porsky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Porsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porsky 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 44 census records available for the last name Porsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porsky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Porsky. 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 Porsky. For the veterans among your Porsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porsky lifespan?

Average Porsky life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porsky 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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