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Bortay Family History

Bortay 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: Bora, Borra, Borak, Portal, Borth, Worthy, Berta, Porta, Boran, Dorta

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Where is the Bortay family from?

You can see how Bortay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bortay family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bortay's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bortay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortay 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 32 census records available for the last name Bortay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bortay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bortay. For the veterans among your Bortay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortay lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Bortay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bortay in 1978 was 54, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bortay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortay 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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