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Portoghese Family History

Portoghese 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: Borghese, Varghese, Porges, Portales, Morgese, Bolognese, Prophete

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Where is the Portoghese family from?

You can see how Portoghese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portoghese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Portoghese families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Portoghese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Portoghese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portoghese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Portoghese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Portoghese. 100% of Portoghese women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Portoghese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Portoghese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portoghese 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Portoghese. 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 55 military records available for the last name Portoghese. For the veterans among your Portoghese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portoghese lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Portoghese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Portoghese in 1966 was 81, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Portoghese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portoghese 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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