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Poretson Family History

Poretson 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: Sorenson, Presson, Moreton, Lorenson, Lorentson, Powelson, Fortson

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Where is the Poretson family from?

You can see how Poretson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poretson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Poretson families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Poretson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Poretson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Poretson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poretson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poretson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poretson. For the veterans among your Poretson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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