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Porack Family History

Porack 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: Polack, Horack, Pack, Boback, Krack, Polak, Womack, Borak, Brack

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Where is the Porack family from?

You can see how Porack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porack family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Porack's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Porack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Porack ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Porack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porack 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 Porack. 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 2 military records available for the last name Porack. For the veterans among your Porack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porack lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Porack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Porack in 1982 was 47, and 75 in 1985.

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