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Bortan Family History

Bortan 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: Boran, Kortan, Borman, Borton, Norman, Bogdan, Bowman, Orton, Organ

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Where is the Bortan family from?

You can see how Bortan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bortan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bortan families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bortan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bortan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bortan. 100% of Bortan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bortan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Bortan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bortan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bortan. For the veterans among your Bortan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Bortan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bortan in 1970 was 87, and 69 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bortan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortan 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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