Origins of the Portsmore surname
About the Portsmores
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Interesting facts about Portsmore
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Portsmore surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Portsmores most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Portsmore first names?
William
Robert
Elizabeth
Martha
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Common jobs for Portsmores
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portsmores in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Charwoman
3
Sick Nurse
2
Book-Keeper
1
Cook Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Portsmores in 1921
Carman
4
Plumber
4
Painter
3
Brass Finisher
2
House Painter
2
