Origins of the Portnell surname
About the Portnells
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Interesting facts about Portnell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Portnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
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What are the most common Portnell first names?
Nicholson
James
Martha
Sarah
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Common jobs for Portnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portnells in 1921
Dressmaker
4
General Domestic
2
Thatcher Wife
2
Wife
2
Apprentice
1
Common male occupations for Portnells in 1921
Thatcher
16
Draper
5
Toll Collector
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
Grocer
3
