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Portillo Family History

Portillo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Portillo from a diminutive of puerto ‘mountain pass’ notably those in Valladolid, Soria, and Toledo.

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


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Where is the Portillo family from?

You can see how Portillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portillo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Portillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Portillo families living in New Mexico. This was about 46% of all the recorded Portillo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Portillo families in 1880.
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What did your Portillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Portillo. 44% of Portillo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Portillo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Portillo were Labor and Housemaid.

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Housemaid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Portillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portillo 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Portillo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Portillo. For the veterans among your Portillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portillo lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Portillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Portillo in 1941 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Portillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portillo 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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