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Pforsich Family History

Pforsich 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: Forsch, Porsch, Polich, Posch, Dorsch, Rosich, Persico, Morsch

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Where is the Pforsich family from?

You can see how Pforsich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pforsich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pforsich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pforsich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pforsich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pforsich 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 63 census records available for the last name Pforsich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pforsich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pforsich. 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 40 military records available for the last name Pforsich. For the veterans among your Pforsich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pforsich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Pforsich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pforsich in 1970 was 67, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pforsich 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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