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Porcher Family History

Porcher Surname Meaning

French and English: occupational name for a swineherd from Old French Middle English porch(i)er an agent derivative of Old French porc ‘pig’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Porcher family from?

You can see how Porcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Porcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Porcher families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 93% of all the recorded Porcher's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Porcher families in 1911.
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What did your Porcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Porcher. 72% of Porcher men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Tailor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Porcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porcher 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Porcher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Porcher. For the veterans among your Porcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porcher lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Porcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Porcher in 1944 was 35, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porcher 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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