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Portalis Family History

Portalis 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: Portales, Portal, Portis, Porteous, Porras, Paradis, Portella, Porta

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Where is the Portalis family from?

You can see how Portalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portalis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Portalis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Portalis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Portalis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Portalis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Portalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portalis 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Portalis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Portalis. For the veterans among your Portalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portalis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Portalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Portalis in 1971 was 81, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portalis 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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