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Poarce Family History

Poarce 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: Pearce, Poarch, Ponce, Place, Force, Pace, Pierce, Porte, Arce, Polce

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Where is the Poarce family from?

You can see how Poarce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poarce family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Poarce family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poarce's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Poarce families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Poarce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poarce 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Poarce. 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 7 military records available for the last name Poarce. For the veterans among your Poarce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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