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Borts Family History

Borts Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Bortz.

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


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Where is the Borts family from?

You can see how Borts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Borts families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Borts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borts families in 1911.
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What did your Borts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borts. 42% of Borts men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Borts women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borts were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Housework
    43%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borts 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Borts. 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 360 military records available for the last name Borts. For the veterans among your Borts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borts lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Borts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Borts in 1961 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borts 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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