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Portas Family History

Portas Surname Meaning

see Porteous.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Portas family from?

You can see how Portas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Portas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Portas families living in Alberta. This was about 45% of all the recorded Portas's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Portas families in 1911.
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What did your Portas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Portas. 67% of Portas men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    67%
  • Vendeur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Portas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Portas. 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 278 military records available for the last name Portas. For the veterans among your Portas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Portas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Portas in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portas 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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