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Pores Family History

Pores 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: Peres, Bores, Porges, Pore, Ports, Poles, Gores, Pires, Mores, Portes

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Where is the Pores family from?

You can see how Pores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pores family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pores families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Pores families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pores's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pores families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pores 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 Pores ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pores. 42% of Pores men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pores women worked as a Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Dairyman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Pores family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Pores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pores 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Pores. 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 51 military records available for the last name Pores. For the veterans among your Pores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pores lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Pores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pores in 1955 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pores 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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