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Portwine Family History

Portwine Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Middlesex): Anglicized form of French Potvin. Americanized form of French Canadian Potvin 1 itself a shortened (altered) form of French Poitevin (see Poitevint).

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


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You can see how Portwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portwine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Portwine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Portwine families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Portwine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Portwine families in 1911.
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What did your Portwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bookbinder was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Portwine. 100% of Portwine men worked as a Bookbinder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Bookbinder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Portwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portwine 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Portwine. 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 93 military records available for the last name Portwine. For the veterans among your Portwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portwine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Portwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Portwine in 1964 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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