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Porcelle Family History

Porcelle 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: Porcello, Porcella, Porcelli, Purcell, Portella, Marcelle, Portell

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Where is the Porcelle family from?

You can see how Porcelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porcelle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Porcelle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Porcelle families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Porcelle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Porcelle families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Porcelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porcelle 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Porcelle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Porcelle. For the veterans among your Porcelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porcelle lifespan?

Average Porcelle life expectancy in 1997 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porcelle 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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