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Bortnick Family History

Bortnick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Ukrainian Jewish (from Ukraine) and Polish Bortnik (Ukrainian standard transliteration Bortnyk): occupational name for a beekeeper.

Ukrainian bortnyk.

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


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Where is the Bortnick family from?

You can see how Bortnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Bortnick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bortnick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bortnick families in 1920.
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What did your Bortnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bortnick. 50% of Bortnick men worked as a Merchant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bortnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortnick 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Bortnick. 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 243 military records available for the last name Bortnick. For the veterans among your Bortnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortnick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Bortnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bortnick in 1951 was 47, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortnick 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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