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Porche Family History

Porche Surname Meaning

Altered form of Breton Le Porh: habitational name from Le Porh, the name of a few places in Morbihan, Brittany (France).

The surname Le Porh is rare in France.

In some cases, possibly also French: topographic name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by a porch (French porche), i.e., a covered passage or walkway.

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


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Where is the Porche family from?

You can see how Porche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Porche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Porche families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Porche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Porche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Porche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porche. 24% of Porche men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Porche women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porche were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Laundress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Porche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porche 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Porche. 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 Porche. For the veterans among your Porche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porche lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Porche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Porche in 1957 was 30, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porche 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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