This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pourcy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pourcy Family History

Pourcy 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: Courcy, Bourcy, Pouncy, Percy, Pour, Purdy, Noury, Mourey, Porco

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pourcy family from?

You can see how Pourcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pourcy family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pourcy family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pourcy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pourcy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pourcy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Pourcy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pourcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pourcy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Pourcy

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Pourcy. 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.

View all Pourcy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Pourcy. For the veterans among your Pourcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pourcy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pourcy family history

Discover More

What is the average Pourcy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Pourcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pourcy in 1980 was 69, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pourcy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pourcy 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pourcy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial