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Poure Family History

Poure 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: Pour, Poutre, Poire, Pore, Poore, Toure, Moore, Dore, Torre, More

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Where is the Poure family from?

You can see how Poure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Poure families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Poure families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Poure's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poure families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poure 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 211 census records available for the last name Poure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poure 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Poure. 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 29 military records available for the last name Poure. For the veterans among your Poure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poure lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Poure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Poure in 1967 was 60, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poure 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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