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Portelli Family History

Portelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Portello. This surname is also found in Malta.

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


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Where is the Portelli family from?

You can see how Portelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Portelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Portelli families living in Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Portelli's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Portelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portelli 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 Portelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Portelli. 100% of Portelli men worked as a Medical Student and 100% of Portelli 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Portelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Portelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portelli 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 Portelli. 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 638 military records available for the last name Portelli. For the veterans among your Portelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portelli lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Portelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Portelli in 1951 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Portelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portelli 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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