Origins of the Porterfield surname
About the Porterfields
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Interesting facts about Porterfield
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Porterfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1834.
Who were Porterfields most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Porterfields.
What are the most common Porterfield first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Porterfields
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Porterfields in 1921
F S
6
Domestic Servant
5
House Servant
5
Laundress
5
Servant
4
Common male occupations for Porterfields in 1921
Farm Hands
25
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
19
Coal Miner
13
Shoemaker
13
Carter
10
