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Porada Family History

Porada Surname Meaning

Polish and Slovak: nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name for a counselor from porada ‘consultation’.

In Polish, the term also translates to ‘advice’ or ‘counsel’.

The name indicates a historical significance related to providing guidance and support within communities.

This occupational link highlights the important role counselors have played in Polish and Slovak culture.

Such names reflect the societal values placed on wisdom and consultation throughout history.

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


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Where is the Porada family from?

You can see how Porada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Porada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Porada families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Porada's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Porada families in 1920.
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What did your Porada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porada. 27% of Porada men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Porada women worked as a Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Molder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Porada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porada 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Porada. 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 246 military records available for the last name Porada. For the veterans among your Porada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porada lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Porada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Porada in 1960 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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