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Poree Family History

Poree Surname Meaning

French (Porée): from a derivative of Old French porrel ‘leek’ (from Latin porrum), a metonymic occupational name for someone who grew and sold leeks.

In the US, it is found mainly among African Americans in LA.

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


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Where is the Poree family from?

You can see how Poree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Poree families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Poree's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poree families in 1891.
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What did your Poree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poree. 45% of Poree men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Poree women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poree were Bricklayer 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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Plasterer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poree 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Poree. 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 383 military records available for the last name Poree. For the veterans among your Poree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poree lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Poree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poree in 1953 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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