Origins of the Portbury surname
About the Portburys
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Interesting facts about Portbury
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Portbury surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Portbury first names?
William
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Portburys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portburys in 1921
Milliner
5
Dress Maker
4
Dressmaker
4
Living On Own Means
4
Widow
4
Common male occupations for Portburys in 1921
Baker
6
Bookbinder
5
Tin Plate Worker
5
Clerk
4
Coachman
4
