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Porio Family History

Porio 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: Orio, Porro, Porto, Porco, Lorio, Corio, Porzio, Torio, Iorio, Yorio

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Where is the Porio family from?

You can see how Porio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porio family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Porio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Porio families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Porio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Porio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Porio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porio. 50% of Porio men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Porio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porio 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Porio. 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 48 military records available for the last name Porio. For the veterans among your Porio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porio lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Porio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Porio in 1973 was 72, and 43 in 1998.

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