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Porlock Family History

Porlock Surname Meaning

see Portlock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Porlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porlock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Porlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Porlock families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Porlock's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Porlock families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Porlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porlock 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Porlock. 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 6 military records available for the last name Porlock. For the veterans among your Porlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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