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Poortenga Family History

Poortenga 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: Portella, Porten, Ortega, Portera, Portela, Potenza, Porter, Porteous

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poortenga 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 84 census records available for the last name Poortenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poortenga 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Poortenga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 28 military records available for the last name Poortenga. For the veterans among your Poortenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poortenga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Poortenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poortenga in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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