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Boortz Family History

Boortz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Burtz.

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


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Where is the Boortz family from?

You can see how Boortz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boortz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boortz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Boortz families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boortz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Boortz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boortz 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 did your Boortz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boortz. 40% of Boortz men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Boortz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boortz were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Boortz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boortz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boortz 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Boortz. 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 319 military records available for the last name Boortz. For the veterans among your Boortz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boortz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boortz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Boortz in 1964 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boortz 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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