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Pforte Family History

Pforte 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: Forte, Porte, Porter, Port, Force, Fort, Korte, Forge, Porten, Corte

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Where is the Pforte family from?

You can see how Pforte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pforte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pforte families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pforte's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pforte families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Pforte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pforte 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pforte. 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 332 military records available for the last name Pforte. For the veterans among your Pforte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pforte lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pforte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pforte in 1969 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pforte 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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