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Porsten Family History

Porsten 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: Porten, Posten, Dorsten, Porter, Postel, Forster, Osten, Poston

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Where is the Porsten family from?

You can see how Porsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porsten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Porsten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Porsten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Porsten families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Porsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porsten 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Porsten. 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 military records available for the last name Porsten. For the veterans among your Porsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porsten 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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