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Portnuff Family History

Portnuff 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: Potthoff, Pontiff, Portner, Portnoy, Ortloff, Portney, Fornoff

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What did your Portnuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Portnuff. 100% of Portnuff men worked as a Contractor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Contractor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Portnuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portnuff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Portnuff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Portnuff. For the veterans among your Portnuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portnuff lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Portnuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Portnuff in 1999 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

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