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Borthen Family History

Borthen 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: Worthen, Northen, Botten, Porten, Barthe, Borth, Blethen, Bolten

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Where is the Borthen family from?

You can see how Borthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borthen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borthen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Borthen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Borthen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borthen 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 98 census records available for the last name Borthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borthen 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Borthen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Borthen. For the veterans among your Borthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borthen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Borthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borthen in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borthen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borthen 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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