Origins of the Portwaine surname
About the Portwaines
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Interesting facts about Portwaine
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Portwaine surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Portwaine first names?
Charles
Henry William
Minnie Susannah
Margaret
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Common jobs for Portwaines
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Portwaines in 1921
Assisting In The Businees
1
Bar Maid
1
Carman
1
Lace Mender
1
Laundress
1
Common male occupations for Portwaines in 1921
Cab Driver
2
Carman
2
Painter
2
Railway Porter
2
Boiler Maker Apprentice
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