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Pourney Family History

Pourney Name 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: Journey, Torney, Courtney, Dorney, Bourne, Burney, Corney, Horney

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Where is the Pourney family from?

You can see how Pourney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pourney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pourney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pourney family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pourney's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pourney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pourney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pourney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pourney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Pourney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pourney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pourney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Pourney. For the veterans among your Pourney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pourney lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Pourney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pourney in 1976 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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