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Porath Family History

Porath Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name for a counselor from a Germanized form of Slavic porada ‘consultation; advice counsel’ (see also Porada).

Jewish (Israeli): from a Biblical personal name meaning ‘fruitful’ (an allusion to Joseph).

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


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Where is the Porath family from?

You can see how Porath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Porath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Porath families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Porath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Porath families in 1891.
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What did your Porath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porath. 31% of Porath men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Porath women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porath were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housework
    21%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Porath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porath 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Porath. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Porath. For the veterans among your Porath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porath lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Porath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Porath in 1962 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porath 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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