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Portscher Family History

Portscher 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: Porcher, Prescher, Loetscher, Loertscher, Porter, Pitcher, Portier

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Where is the Portscher family from?

You can see how Portscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Portscher family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Portscher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Portscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Portscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Portscher. 100% of Portscher women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Portscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Portscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portscher 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Portscher. 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 77 military records available for the last name Portscher. For the veterans among your Portscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portscher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Portscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Portscher in 1968 was 72, and 74 in 1995.

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