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Porvancher Family History

Porvancher 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: Horlacher, Provencher, Porcher, Preacher, Pranger, Fancher, Bratcher

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Where is the Porvancher family from?

You can see how Porvancher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porvancher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porvancher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Porvancher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Porvancher families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Porvancher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porvancher 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Porvancher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Porvancher. For the veterans among your Porvancher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porvancher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Porvancher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Porvancher in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porvancher 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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