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Boorts Family History

Boorts 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: Boortz, Borts, Boarts, Booras, Boots, Boris, Boros, Booth, Bouras

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Where is the Boorts family from?

You can see how Boorts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Boorts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boorts family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boorts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boorts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boorts 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 41 census records available for the last name Boorts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorts 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boorts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Boorts. For the veterans among your Boorts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Boorts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Boorts in 1968 was 90, and 80 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boorts 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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