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Pourrier Family History

Pourrier 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: Poudrier, Poirrier, Portier, Burrier, Perrier, Fournier, Bourcier

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Where is the Pourrier family from?

You can see how Pourrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pourrier family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Pourrier families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Pourrier's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pourrier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pourrier 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 342 census records available for the last name Pourrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pourrier 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pourrier. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pourrier. For the veterans among your Pourrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pourrier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pourrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pourrier in 1965 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pourrier 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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