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Poresky Family History

Poresky 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: Poleski, Presby, Podrasky, Potosky, Polsky, Morosky, Volesky, Olesky

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Where is the Poresky family from?

You can see how Poresky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poresky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poresky families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Poresky's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Poresky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poresky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poresky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Poresky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poresky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Poresky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Poresky. For the veterans among your Poresky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poresky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Poresky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Poresky in 1967 was 76, and 60 in 2001.

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