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Porder Family History

Porder Surname 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: Porter, Norder, Border, Corder, Ponder, Gorder, Holder, Power, Norden

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Where is the Porder family from?

You can see how Porder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Porder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Porder family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Porder's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Porder families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Porder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porder 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Porder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Porder. For the veterans among your Porder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Porder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Porder in 1970 was 72, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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