Origins of the Portsmouth surname
About the Portsmouths
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Interesting facts about Portsmouth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Portsmouth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Portsmouths most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Portsmouths.
What are the most common Portsmouth first names?
Earl
William
Lady
Mary
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Common jobs for Portsmouths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portsmouths in 1921
Servant
22
Laundress
20
Dressmaker
18
Living On Own Means
18
Domestic Servant
17
Common male occupations for Portsmouths in 1921
General Labourer
25
Agricultural Labourer
22
Bricklayer
21
Farm Labourer
14
Carpenter
13
