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Poorte Family History

Poorte 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: Porte, Poore, Porter, Moore, Port, Korte, Porten, Corte, Forte, Porto

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Where is the Poorte family from?

You can see how Poorte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poorte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poorte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Poorte family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Poorte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poorte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poorte 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 68 census records available for the last name Poorte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poorte 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Poorte. 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 49 military records available for the last name Poorte. For the veterans among your Poorte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poorte lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Poorte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Poorte in 1991 was 88, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poorte 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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