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Porfiros Family History

Porfiros 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: Porras, Porro, Porzio, Poirot, Porcaro, Portis, Porter, Boris, Morris

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Where is the Porfiros family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porfiros 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 Porfiros ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Porfiros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porfiros 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Porfiros. 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 10 military records available for the last name Porfiros. For the veterans among your Porfiros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porfiros lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Porfiros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Porfiros in 1968 was 76, and 73 in 2000.

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