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Porovich Family History

Porovich 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: Popovich, Perovich, Popovic, Perkovich, Popowich, Petrovich, Marovich

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Where is the Porovich family from?

You can see how Porovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porovich family living in Nevada. This was about 33% of all the recorded Porovich's in USA. Nevada and 2 other states had the highest population of Porovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Porovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porovich. 100% of Porovich men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Porovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porovich 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Porovich. 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 18 military records available for the last name Porovich. For the veterans among your Porovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porovich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Porovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Porovich in 1972 was 48, and 36 in 2001.

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