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Pornat Family History

Pornat 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: Donat, Horvat, Port, Porras, Perna, Portal, Pont, Monat, Cornet

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Where is the Pornat family from?

You can see how Pornat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pornat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pornat families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pornat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pornat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pornat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pornat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Pornat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pornat 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pornat. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pornat. For the veterans among your Pornat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pornat lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Pornat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pornat in 1986 was 71, and 71 in 1989.

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