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Porreco Family History

Porreco 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: Porreca, Porro, Porco, Borrego, Orrico, Borrero, Torrico, Porter

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Where is the Porreco family from?

You can see how Porreco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porreco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Porreco families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Porreco's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Porreco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porreco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Porreco ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Porreco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porreco 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 Porreco. 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 52 military records available for the last name Porreco. For the veterans among your Porreco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porreco lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Porreco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Porreco in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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