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Pourier Family History

Pourier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a seller of leek from Middle French porier ‘leek’. This surname is very rare in France.

In the US it is most common among Native Americans (Lakota Sioux) in SD.

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


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Where is the Pourier family from?

You can see how Pourier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pourier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pourier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 5 Pourier families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pourier's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pourier families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pourier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Pourier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pourier. 25% of Pourier men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pourier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pourier 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Pourier. 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 107 military records available for the last name Pourier. For the veterans among your Pourier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pourier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pourier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pourier in 1966 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pourier 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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