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Portis Family History

Portis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Porteous.

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


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Where is the Portis family from?

You can see how Portis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Portis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Portis families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Portis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Portis families in 1891.
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What did your Portis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Portis. 100% of Portis men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Portis 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • General Groceries Keep Shoe
    9%

What Portis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Portis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portis 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Portis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Portis. For the veterans among your Portis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Portis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Portis in 1950 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Portis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portis 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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