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Poorie Family History

Poorie 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: Poore, Moore, Norrie, Porte, Corrie, Comrie, Poire, Pore, Boore

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Where is the Poorie family from?

You can see how Poorie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poorie family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Poorie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Poorie families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Poorie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Poorie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poorie 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 20 census records available for the last name Poorie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poorie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poorie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poorie. For the veterans among your Poorie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poorie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Poorie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poorie in 1979 was 78, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poorie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poorie 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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