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Porrit Family History

Porrit 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: Porritt, Morris, Port, Norris, Porras, Porro, Norrie, Corrie, Porr

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Where is the Porrit family from?

You can see how Porrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porrit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Porrit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Porrit families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Porrit's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Porrit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porrit 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 428 census records available for the last name Porrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porrit 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Porrit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Porrit. For the veterans among your Porrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porrit lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Porrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Porrit in 1989 was 3, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porrit 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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