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Porkress Family History

Porkress 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: Forrest, Harkness, Kress, Torres, Porras, Torrens, Perkes, Porges

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Where is the Porkress family from?

You can see how Porkress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porkress family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Porkress family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Porkress's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Porkress families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Porkress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porkress 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Porkress. 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 5 military records available for the last name Porkress. For the veterans among your Porkress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porkress lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Porkress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Porkress in 1974 was 66, and 65 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porkress 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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