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Poretz Family History

Poretz 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: Pretz, Portz, Peretz, Loretz, Moretz, Koretz, Port, Loreto, Porto

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Where is the Poretz family from?

You can see how Poretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poretz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poretz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poretz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poretz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poretz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poretz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poretz. 34% of Poretz men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Poretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poretz 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Poretz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Poretz. For the veterans among your Poretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poretz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Poretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poretz in 1955 was 43, and 91 in 2002.

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