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Porcell Family History

Porcell 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: Purcell, Portell, Percell, Porcello, Porcella, Parcell, Porcelli

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Where is the Porcell family from?

You can see how Porcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porcell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Porcell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Porcell families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Porcell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Porcell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porcell 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 Porcell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porcell. 27% of Porcell men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Porcell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porcell were Owner and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Porcell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Porcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porcell 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Porcell. 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 82 military records available for the last name Porcell. For the veterans among your Porcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porcell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Porcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Porcell in 1968 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porcell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porcell 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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