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Borthick Family History

Borthick 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, Bortnick, Bostwick, Bostick, Bartnick, Brick, Bernick

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Where is the Borthick family from?

You can see how Borthick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borthick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borthick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Borthick families living in Warwickshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Borthick's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Borthick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borthick 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 Borthick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borthick. 43% of Borthick men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Borthick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Borthick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borthick 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Borthick. 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 85 military records available for the last name Borthick. For the veterans among your Borthick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borthick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Borthick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Borthick in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borthick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borthick 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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