Origins of the Porthouse surname
About the Porthouses
We have a total of 1977 records for people with the last name Porthouse.
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Interesting facts about Porthouse
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Porthouse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1864.
Who were Porthouses most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Porthouse first names?
William
Joseph
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Porthouses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Porthouses in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Laundress
8
General Servant Domestic
6
Housekeeper
6
Servant Domestic
6
Common male occupations for Porthouses in 1921
General Labourer
17
Joiner
15
Tailor
13
Blacksmith
5
Clockmaker
5
