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Bortsch Family History

Bortsch 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: Borsch, Bartsch, Bertsch, Botsch, Bursch, Dorsch, Bosch, Borth

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Where is the Bortsch family from?

You can see how Bortsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bortsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bortsch families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bortsch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bortsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Bortsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Bortsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortsch 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bortsch. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bortsch. For the veterans among your Bortsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortsch lifespan?

Average Bortsch life expectancy in 2000 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bortsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortsch 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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