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Pori Family History

Pori 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: Mori, Port, Ori, Porr, Peri, Puri, Yori, Poli, Hori, Nori

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Where is the Pori family from?

You can see how Pori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pori family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pori families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Pori families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pori's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pori families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pori surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pori ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pori. 58% of Pori men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    43%

What Pori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Pori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pori 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Pori. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pori. For the veterans among your Pori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pori lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pori in 1966 was 53, and 33 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pori 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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