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Porelle Family History

Porelle 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: Sorelle, Pelle, Portella, Powell, Morell, Parella, Perella, Preble

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Where is the Porelle family from?

You can see how Porelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Porelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Porelle families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Porelle's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Porelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porelle 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 Porelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Domestique were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Porelle. 50% of Porelle men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Porelle women worked as a Domestique.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestique
    100%

What Porelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Porelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porelle 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Porelle. 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 10 military records available for the last name Porelle. For the veterans among your Porelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porelle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Porelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Porelle in 1964 was 61, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porelle 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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