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Porchet Family History

Porchet 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: Porcher, Porche, Poche, Poucher, Parcher, Forcht, Porchia, Touchet

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Where is the Porchet family from?

You can see how Porchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porchet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Porchet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Porchet families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Porchet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Porchet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porchet 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 270 census records available for the last name Porchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porchet 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Porchet. 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 72 military records available for the last name Porchet. For the veterans among your Porchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porchet lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Porchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Porchet in 1975 was 81, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porchet 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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