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Porris Family History

Porris 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: Morris, Norris, Porras, Orris, Corris, Borris, Perris, Dorris, Parris

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Where is the Porris family from?

You can see how Porris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Porris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Porris families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Porris's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Porris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Porris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porris. 45% of Porris men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Porris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porris 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Porris. 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 97 military records available for the last name Porris. For the veterans among your Porris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porris lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1994, in the United States, Porris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Porris in 1957 was 64, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porris ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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