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Pornish Family History

Pornish 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: Cornish, Hornish, Parrish, Borish, Popish, Barnish, Kordish, Polish

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Where is the Pornish family from?

You can see how Pornish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pornish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Pornish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pornish families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pornish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pornish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pornish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pornish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pornish 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 Pornish. 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 Pornish. For the veterans among your Pornish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pornish lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pornish

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