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Bortee Family History

Bortee 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: Bortle, Bartee, Portee, Bortel, Porter, Borel, Botten, Bolter, Korte

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Where is the Bortee family from?

You can see how Bortee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bortee family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bortee's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Bortee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortee 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 55 census records available for the last name Bortee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortee 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 Bortee. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bortee. For the veterans among your Bortee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortee lifespan?

Average Bortee life expectancy in 2000 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bortee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortee 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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