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Poris Family History

Poris 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: Boris, Paris, Doris, Moris, Loris, Oris, Peris, Ports, Powis, Goris

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Where is the Poris family from?

You can see how Poris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Poris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Poris families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poris's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poris 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 Poris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poris. 22% of Poris men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Poris women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poris were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Domestic
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Poris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poris 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Poris. 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 221 military records available for the last name Poris. For the veterans among your Poris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poris lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Poris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poris in 1958 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poris 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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