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Bortell Family History

Bortell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bartel and probably also of Bortel

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


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Where is the Bortell family from?

You can see how Bortell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bortell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bortell families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bortell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bortell families in 1911.
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What did your Bortell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bortell. 22% of Bortell men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Bortell women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bortell were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Bortell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bortell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortell 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Bortell. 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 268 military records available for the last name Bortell. For the veterans among your Bortell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bortell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bortell in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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