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Porbert Family History

Porbert 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: Torbert, Porter, Robert, Corbett, Herbert, Gobert, Forberg, Gombert

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Where is the Porbert family from?

You can see how Porbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porbert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porbert family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Porbert's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Porbert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Porbert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Porbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porbert 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Porbert. 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 8 military records available for the last name Porbert. For the veterans among your Porbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porbert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Porbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Porbert in 1973 was 86, and 79 in 1989.

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