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Portelles Family History

Portelles 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: Portella, Portales, Portell, Portelli, Porteous, Bortell, Koteles

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Portelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portelles 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Portelles. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Portelles. For the veterans among your Portelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portelles lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Portelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Portelles in 1975 was 72, and 54 in 2004.

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