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Bortenstein Family History

Bortenstein Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borenstein, Hartenstein, Bodenstein, Hertenstein, Gorenstein

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Where is the Bortenstein family from?

You can see how Bortenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bortenstein family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortenstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Bortenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bortenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Bortenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortenstein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Bortenstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Bortenstein. For the veterans among your Bortenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortenstein lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Bortenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bortenstein in 1980 was 73, and 85 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortenstein 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.

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