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Poortinga Family History

Poortinga 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: Cortina, Oosting, Portilla, Ponting, Mooring, Portugal, Horning

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Where is the Poortinga family from?

You can see how Poortinga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poortinga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Poortinga families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poortinga's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Poortinga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poortinga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poortinga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Paper Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poortinga. 60% of Poortinga men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Poortinga women worked as a Paper Sorter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poortinga were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Paper Sorter
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Poortinga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Poortinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poortinga 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Poortinga. 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 36 military records available for the last name Poortinga. For the veterans among your Poortinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poortinga lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Poortinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poortinga in 1969 was 53, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poortinga 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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