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Pohrte Family History

Pohrte Name 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: Porte, Porter, Port, Korte, Porten, Corte, Forte, Porto, Ohrt, Porta

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Where is the Pohrte family from?

You can see how Pohrte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohrte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pohrte families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohrte's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pohrte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohrte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pohrte ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pohrte ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Pohrte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohrte 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pohrte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Pohrte. For the veterans among your Pohrte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohrte lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Pohrte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pohrte in 1973 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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