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Portem Family History

Portem 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: Porter, Porten, Porte, Portee, Portes, Port, Postel, Korte, Portier

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Where is the Portem family from?

You can see how Portem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Portem families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Portem families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Portem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Portem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portem 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 24 census records available for the last name Portem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portem 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Portem. 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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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Portem. For the veterans among your Portem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portem lifespan?

Average Portem life expectancy in 1989 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portem 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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