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Bortholmew Family History

Bortholmew 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: Bartholomew, Bartholow, Barthelmes, Berthold, Bolthouse, Bortle

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Where is the Bortholmew family from?

You can see how Bortholmew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortholmew family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bortholmew families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortholmew's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bortholmew families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bortholmew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortholmew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bortholmew. 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 Bortholmew. For the veterans among your Bortholmew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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