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Porence Family History

Porence 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: Lorence, Ponce, Florence, Torrence, Prince, Morency, Lorenc, Dolence

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Where is the Porence family from?

You can see how Porence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porence family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Porence families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Porence families living in Middlesex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Porence's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Porence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porence 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 20 census records available for the last name Porence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porence 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Porence. 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 3 military records available for the last name Porence. For the veterans among your Porence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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