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Pordews Family History

Pordews 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: Cordes, Bordes, Porges, Kordes, Borders, Portes, Orders, Porteus

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Where is the Pordews family from?

You can see how Pordews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pordews family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Pordews families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Pordews families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pordews's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Pordews families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Pordews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pordews 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pordews. 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 Pordews. For the veterans among your Pordews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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