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Pourtan Family History

Pourtan 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: Porten, Portman, Portal, Porta, Poulton, Poorman, Kortan, Fourman

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Where is the Pourtan family from?

You can see how Pourtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pourtan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pourtan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pourtan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pourtan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pourtan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pourtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pourtan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pourtan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pourtan. For the veterans among your Pourtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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