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Portee Family History

Portee Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. In the US it is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Portee family from?

You can see how Portee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Portee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Portee families living in British Columbia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Portee's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Portee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portee 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 Portee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Portee. 41% of Portee men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Portee women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Portee were Farming and Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Portee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portee 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Portee. 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 466 military records available for the last name Portee. For the veterans among your Portee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portee lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Portee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Portee in 1945 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portee 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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