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Porknell Family History

Porknell 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: Cornell, Parnell, Portell, Purnell, Pownell, Pernell, Carnell, Knell

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Where is the Porknell family from?

You can see how Porknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porknell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Porknell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Porknell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Porknell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Porknell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Porknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porknell 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 Porknell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Porknell. For the veterans among your Porknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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