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Porrilson Family History

Porrilson 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: Orrison, Morrison, Morrisson, Poisson, Torkelson, Portillo, Poulson

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Where is the Porrilson family from?

You can see how Porrilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porrilson family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Porrilson families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Porrilson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Porrilson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Porrilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porrilson 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 Porrilson. 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 Porrilson. For the veterans among your Porrilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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