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Pourch Family History

Pourch 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: Pouch, Porch, Poarch, Polich, Posch, Horch, Pour, Couch, Urch, Burch

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Where is the Pourch family from?

You can see how Pourch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pourch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pourch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pourch families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pourch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pourch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pourch 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 140 census records available for the last name Pourch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pourch 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pourch. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pourch. For the veterans among your Pourch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pourch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Pourch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pourch in 1973 was 57, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pourch 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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