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Porsman Family History

Porsman 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: Portman, Horsman, Forsman, Norman, Osman, Gorman, Kosman, Forman

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Where is the Porsman family from?

You can see how Porsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Porsman families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Porsman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Porsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porsman 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 50 census records available for the last name Porsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porsman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Porsman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Porsman. For the veterans among your Porsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porsman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Porsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Porsman in 1970 was 87, and 76 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porsman 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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