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Boertitz Family History

Boertitz Name 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: Goerlitz, Britz, Beitz, Boortz, Moritz, Bortz, Gerbitz, Goertz, Berti

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Where is the Boertitz family from?

You can see how Boertitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boertitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boertitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boertitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boertitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boertitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boertitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boertitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Boertitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boertitz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boertitz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boertitz. For the veterans among your Boertitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boertitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Boertitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boertitz in 1963 was 75, and 97 in 1991.

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