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Porner Family History

Porner 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: Porter, Horner, Corner, Borner, Poyner, Forner, Posner, Dorner

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Where is the Porner family from?

You can see how Porner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Porner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Porner families living in New Jersey. This was about 54% of all the recorded Porner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Porner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porner 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 Porner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porner. 14% of Porner men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Porner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porner were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Farming Labor
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Porner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porner 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Porner. 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 165 military records available for the last name Porner. For the veterans among your Porner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Porner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Porner in 1970 was 86, and 85 in 1997.

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