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Portenoy Family History

Portenoy 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: Portnoy, Porten, Portney, Porter, Porteous, Popejoy, Portella

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Where is the Portenoy family from?

You can see how Portenoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portenoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Portenoy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Portenoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Portenoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portenoy 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 22 census records available for the last name Portenoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portenoy 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Portenoy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Portenoy. For the veterans among your Portenoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portenoy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Portenoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Portenoy in 1967 was 69, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portenoy 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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