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Porlier Family History

Porlier 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: Portier, Parlier, Porter, Hollier, Plier, Mortier, Parler, Perrier

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Where is the Porlier family from?

You can see how Porlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porlier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Porlier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Porlier families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Porlier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Porlier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porlier 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 Porlier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Porlier. 32% of Porlier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    32%
  • Pcheur
    25%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Porlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porlier 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Porlier. 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 179 military records available for the last name Porlier. For the veterans among your Porlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porlier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Porlier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Porlier in 1950 was 37, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Porlier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porlier 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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