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Porteaus Family History

Porteaus 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: Porteous, Porteus, Portes, Porter, Pottebaum, Porras, Cortes

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Where is the Porteaus family from?

You can see how Porteaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porteaus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Porteaus families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Porteaus families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Porteaus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Porteaus families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porteaus 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 Porteaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Porteaus. 100% of Porteaus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Porteaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Porteaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porteaus 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Porteaus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Porteaus. For the veterans among your Porteaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porteaus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Porteaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Porteaus in 1970 was 75, and 65 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porteaus 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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