Portuondo Family History

Portuondo Surname Meaning

Basque: topographic name from portuondo ‘close to the port’ from Basque portu ‘port harbor’ + ondo ‘near beside’.

It can also be a habitational name from Portuondo-Basaran in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain).

The name reflects the geographical features of the area, indicating a close proximity to a port or harbor.

Such names often signify the importance of trade and transportation in the region.

This rich linguistic heritage highlights the connection of the Basque people to their landscape.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Portugal, Porteous, Porto, Portlock, Poston, Portmann, Foronda, Cotroneo, Porten, Fortune

5,000 record(s) for Portuondo

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
41	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
130	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Portuondo family from?

You can see how Portuondo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portuondo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Portuondo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Portuondo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Portuondo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Portuondo families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portuondo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Portuondo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 130 census records available for the last name Portuondo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portuondo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Portuondo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 41 military records available for the last name Portuondo. For the veterans among your Portuondo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Portuondo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Portuondo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Portuondo in 1965 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portuondo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.