Origins of the Portass surname
About the Portasses
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Interesting facts about Portass
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Portass surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Portasses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Portasses.
What are the most common Portass first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Portasses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portasses in 1921
Dressmaker
7
House Servant
3
Cook Domestic
2
Domestic Servant
2
Housekeeper
2
Common male occupations for Portasses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
9
Engine Driver
4
Farm Labourer
4
Clerk
3
Fraction Engine Driver
3
