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Bortfeldt Family History

Bortfeldt 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: Kornfeld, Hofeldt, Bortell, Berthelot, Dornfeld, Bergfeld, Von Feldt

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Where is the Bortfeldt family from?

You can see how Bortfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bortfeldt family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortfeldt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bortfeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Bortfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortfeldt 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Bortfeldt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bortfeldt. For the veterans among your Bortfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortfeldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bortfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bortfeldt in 1965 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortfeldt 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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