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Borthwell Family History

Borthwell 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: Bothwell, Bothell, Bortell, Rothwell, Southwell, Bordwell, Corthell

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Where is the Borthwell family from?

You can see how Borthwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borthwell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Borthwell families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Borthwell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borthwell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Borthwell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borthwell 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 66 census records available for the last name Borthwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borthwell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Borthwell. 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 Borthwell. For the veterans among your Borthwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borthwell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Borthwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borthwell in 1974 was 81, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borthwell 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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