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Pornes Family History

Pornes 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: Fornes, Porges, Tornes, Parnes, Portes, Zornes, Porter, Barnes

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Where is the Pornes family from?

You can see how Pornes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pornes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pornes families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Pornes families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Pornes's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Pornes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pornes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pornes 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pornes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pornes. For the veterans among your Pornes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pornes lifespan?

Average Pornes life expectancy in 1978 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pornes 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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