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Porrier Family History

Porrier Name 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: Portier, Perrier, Poirier, Poirrier, Porter, Ferrier, Harrier

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Where is the Porrier family from?

You can see how Porrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Porrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 804 Porrier families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Porrier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Porrier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porrier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Porrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Porrier. 21% of Porrier men worked as a Cultivateur and 24% of Porrier women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porrier were Labourer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    24%
  • Institutrice
    20%
  • Religieuse
    20%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Porrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porrier 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Porrier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Porrier. For the veterans among your Porrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porrier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Porrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Porrier in 1969 was 63, and 75 in 2003.

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