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Portcheller Family History

Portcheller 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: Batcheller, Portella, Dorchester, Drumheller, Larochelle, Porcher

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Where is the Portcheller family from?

You can see how Portcheller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portcheller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Portcheller family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Portcheller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Portcheller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portcheller 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 14 census records available for the last name Portcheller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portcheller 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Portcheller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Portcheller. For the veterans among your Portcheller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portcheller lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Portcheller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Portcheller in 1991 was 83, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Portcheller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portcheller 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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