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Portilla Family History

Portilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Portilla from a diminutive of porta ‘gate’.

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


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Where is the Portilla family from?

You can see how Portilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Portilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Portilla families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Portilla's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Portilla families in 1880.
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What did your Portilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Portilla. 56% of Portilla men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Porter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Portilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portilla 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Portilla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Portilla. For the veterans among your Portilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portilla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Portilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Portilla in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Portilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portilla 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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