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Portzen Family History

Portzen 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: Porten, Porter, Portier, Portman, Porte, Parten, Orten, Kotzen, Portz

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Where is the Portzen family from?

You can see how Portzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Portzen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Portzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Portzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Portzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Household were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Portzen. 100% of Portzen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Portzen women worked as a Household. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Household
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Portzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portzen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Portzen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Portzen. For the veterans among your Portzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portzen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Portzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Portzen in 1966 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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