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Portonova Family History

Portonova Name 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: Portanova, Portnoy, Orton, Porteous, Cortina, Worton, Fortuna, Corona

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Where is the Portonova family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portonova 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 Portonova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Portonova. 100% of Portonova men worked as a Gardner. .

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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 1940

  • Gardner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Portonova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portonova 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Portonova. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Portonova. For the veterans among your Portonova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portonova lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Portonova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Portonova in 1956 was 41, and 86 in 2002.

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