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Porvasnik Family History

Porvasnik 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: Pivarnik, Kormanik, Gornik, Porras, Rasnick, Karasik, Hornik, Morvant

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Where is the Porvasnik family from?

You can see how Porvasnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porvasnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porvasnik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Porvasnik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Porvasnik families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Porvasnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porvasnik 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 Porvasnik. 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 16 military records available for the last name Porvasnik. For the veterans among your Porvasnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porvasnik lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Porvasnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Porvasnik in 1969 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porvasnik 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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