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Bortt Family History

Bortt 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: Bott, Borst, Borth, Bortz, Bort, Borts, Burtt, Ortt, Bornt, Butt

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Where is the Bortt family from?

You can see how Bortt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bortt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bortt families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bortt's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bortt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Bortt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bortt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bortt. For the veterans among your Bortt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Bortt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bortt in 1978 was 72, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bortt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortt 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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