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Portnoy Family History

Portnoy Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Belarus): occupational name for a tailor from Russian portnoj (an adjective derivative of port ‘uncut cloth’).

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


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Where is the Portnoy family from?

You can see how Portnoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portnoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Portnoy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Portnoy families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Portnoy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Portnoy families in 1891.
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What did your Portnoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Portnoy. 100% of Portnoy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Portnoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portnoy 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Portnoy. 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 773 military records available for the last name Portnoy. For the veterans among your Portnoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portnoy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Portnoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Portnoy in 1956 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portnoy 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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