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Portena Family History

Portena 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: Porten, Portera, Portela, Porter, Cortina, Fortuna, Portella, Porte

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Where is the Portena family from?

You can see how Portena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Portena families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Portena families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Portena's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Portena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portena 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 36 census records available for the last name Portena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portena 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Portena. 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 2 military records available for the last name Portena. For the veterans among your Portena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portena lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portena 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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