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Portone Family History

Portone 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: Orton, Fortune, Worton, Parton, Morton, Norton, Horton, Poston

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Where is the Portone family from?

You can see how Portone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Portone family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Portone's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Portone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portone 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 Portone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Portone. 50% of Portone men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Portone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Portone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portone 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Portone. 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 41 military records available for the last name Portone. For the veterans among your Portone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portone lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Portone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Portone in 1979 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portone 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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