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Borten Family History

Borten 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: Botten, Porten, Bolten, Boren, Orten, Borden, Morten, Boreen, Booten

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Where is the Borten family from?

You can see how Borten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Borten families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Borten's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Borten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borten 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 Borten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borten. 45% of Borten men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Porter
    23%

What Borten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Borten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borten 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Borten. 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 684 military records available for the last name Borten. For the veterans among your Borten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Borten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borten in 1967 was 84, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borten 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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