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Porpora Family History

Porpora Surname Meaning

Italian: from standard Italian porpora; see Purpura.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Porpora family from?

You can see how Porpora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porpora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Porpora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Porpora families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Porpora's in USA. New York had the highest population of Porpora families in 1920.
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What did your Porpora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porpora. 25% of Porpora men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Porpora women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porpora were Musician and Finisher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Barber
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Musician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    37%
  • Dress Maker
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%

What Porpora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Porpora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porpora 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Porpora. 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 271 military records available for the last name Porpora. For the veterans among your Porpora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porpora lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Porpora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Porpora in 1944 was 36, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porpora 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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