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Porwig Family History

Porwig 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: Orwig, Porzio, Herwig, Lorig, Gerwig, Hornig, Powis, Corwin, Portis

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Where is the Porwig family from?

You can see how Porwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porwig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Porwig families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Porwig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Porwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porwig 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 11 census records available for the last name Porwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porwig 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Porwig. 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 Porwig. For the veterans among your Porwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porwig lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Porwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Porwig in 1994 was 87, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porwig 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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