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Porritt Name Meaning

English (northern; of Norman origin): habitational name from an unidentified place. Alternatively possibly a nickname from Old French and Middle English poret the common or garden leek perhaps for a grower or seller of leeks. The word was also used in Old French to denote something of little value.

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


Similar surnames: Perritt, Parriott, Perrett, Perrott, Morfitt, Parrett, Merritt

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Where is the Porritt family from?

You can see how Porritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Porritt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Porritt families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Porritt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Porritt families in 1911.
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What did your Porritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Porritt. 54% of Porritt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Retired
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 961 military records available for the last name Porritt. For the veterans among your Porritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porritt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Porritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Porritt in 1962 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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