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Porthen Family History

Porthen 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, Worthen, Northen, Porter, Portier, Portman, Porte, Parten

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Where is the Porthen family from?

You can see how Porthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porthen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Porthen family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Porthen's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Porthen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porthen 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 37 census records available for the last name Porthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porthen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Porthen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Porthen. For the veterans among your Porthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porthen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Porthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Porthen in 1983 was 80, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porthen 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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