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Portmann Family History

Portmann Surname Meaning

North German: occupational name for a gatekeeper from Middle Low German port(e) ‘gate’ (from Latin porta) + man ‘man’ or a topographic name for someone who lived near the gates of a fortified town.

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


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Where is the Portmann family from?

You can see how Portmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Portmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Portmann families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Portmann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Portmann families in 1891.
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What did your Portmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Portmann. 100% of Portmann 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 857 census records available for the last name Portmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portmann 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Portmann. 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 404 military records available for the last name Portmann. For the veterans among your Portmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portmann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Portmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Portmann in 1959 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portmann 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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