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Porches Family History

Porches 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: Porcher, Porche, Poche, Poucher, Parcher, Porges, Porchia, Borchers

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Where is the Porches family from?

You can see how Porches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porches family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Porches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Porches families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Porches's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Porches families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porches 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 107 census records available for the last name Porches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porches 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Porches. 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 5 military records available for the last name Porches. For the veterans among your Porches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porches lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Porches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Porches in 1970 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porches 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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