Origins of the Portington surname
About the Portingtons
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Interesting facts about Portington
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Portington surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Portingtons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Portington first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Portingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portingtons in 1921
House Keeper
6
Laundress
6
Annuitant
3
At Home
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Portingtons in 1921
Coal Miner
4
Joiner
4
Cotton Spinner
3
Shoe Maker Son
3
Tanner
3
