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Porsey Family History

Porsey 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: Posey, Dorsey, Forsey, Horsey, Corsey, Morsey, Porter, Pooley, Torney

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Where is the Porsey family from?

You can see how Porsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Porsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Porsey families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Porsey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Porsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porsey 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 Porsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Porsey. 100% of Porsey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Porsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porsey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Porsey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Porsey. For the veterans among your Porsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porsey lifespan?

Average Porsey life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porsey 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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