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Pornley Family History

Pornley 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: Pooley, Torney, Parsley, Worsley, Dorney, Morley, Wortley, Townley

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Where is the Pornley family from?

You can see how Pornley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pornley family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Pornley families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pornley's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Pornley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Pornley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pornley 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 Pornley. 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 Pornley. For the veterans among your Pornley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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