Origins of the Portis surname
About the Portises
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Interesting facts about Portis
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We have for the Portis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Portis first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Portises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portises in 1921
Domestic Servant
2
Assisting Room Business
1
At Jam Factory
1
Charwoman
1
Cook Boarding House
1
Common male occupations for Portises in 1921
Farm Hands
9
General Labourer
6
Agricultural Labourer
3
General Farmers
3
Boiler Maker
2
