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Portenstein Family History

Portenstein 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: Hartenstein, Hertenstein, Gorenstein, Morgenstein, Hottenstein

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Where is the Portenstein family from?

You can see how Portenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Portenstein family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Portenstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Portenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portenstein 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 57 census records available for the last name Portenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portenstein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Portenstein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Portenstein. For the veterans among your Portenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portenstein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Portenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Portenstein in 1972 was 87, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portenstein 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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