Origins of the Portess surname
About the Portesses
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Interesting facts about Portess
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Portess surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Portesses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Portesses.
What are the most common Portess first names?
William
Fred
Annie
Maria
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Common jobs for Portesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portesses in 1921
General Servant Domestic
2
Housekeeper
2
Private Means
2
Servant (Domestic)
2
Farm Laborer Wife
1
Common male occupations for Portesses in 1921
Horseman On Farm
3
Farm Labourer
2
Nail Maker
2
Shipwright
2
Agricultural Laborer
1
