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Porcase Family History

Porcase 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: Porras, Purchase, Porche, Porcaro, Dorcas, Ponce, Force, Rase, Corse

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porcase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Porcase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porcase 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Porcase. 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 20 military records available for the last name Porcase. For the veterans among your Porcase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porcase lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Porcase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Porcase in 1974 was 79, and 75 in 2001.

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