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Poarch Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Borsch .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Porch, Coach, Patch, Partch, Perch, Polce, Horch, Peach, Porche

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Where is the Poarch family from?

You can see how Poarch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poarch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poarch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Poarch families living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poarch's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Poarch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poarch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poarch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poarch. 100% of Poarch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poarch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poarch 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Poarch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 843 military records available for the last name Poarch. For the veterans among your Poarch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poarch lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Poarch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Poarch in 1945 was 20, and 74 in 2004.

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