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Porrett Family History

Porrett Surname Meaning

From Middle English (Old French) poret ‘leek’ perhaps for a grower or seller of leeks. The word was also used in Old French to denote something of little value.

Compare Porrill.

See Porritt.

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


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Where is the Porrett family from?

You can see how Porrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Porrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Porrett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Porrett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Porrett families in 1911.
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What did your Porrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porrett. 28% of Porrett men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Porrett women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porrett were Driver and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Porrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porrett 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Porrett. 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 225 military records available for the last name Porrett. For the veterans among your Porrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porrett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Porrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Porrett in 1966 was 63, and 75 in 2003.

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