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Porgdestre Family History

Porgdestre 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: Borghese, Prudente, Porges, Modeste, Podesta, Morgese, Forgette

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Where is the Porgdestre family from?

You can see how Porgdestre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porgdestre family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Porgdestre families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Porgdestre's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Porgdestre families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Porgdestre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porgdestre 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Porgdestre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Porgdestre. For the veterans among your Porgdestre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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