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Bortherick Family History

Bortherick 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: Borthwick, Broderick, Bathrick, Bortnick, Berberick, Roderick

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Where is the Bortherick family from?

You can see how Bortherick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortherick family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Bortherick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Bortherick family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortherick's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bortherick families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Bortherick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortherick 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bortherick. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bortherick. For the veterans among your Bortherick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortherick lifespan?

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