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Bortin Family History

Bortin 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: Boutin, Borin, Boltin, Bertin, Hortin, Borton, Fortin, Martin, Boris

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Where is the Bortin family from?

You can see how Bortin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bortin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bortin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bortin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortin 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 Bortin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bortin. 100% of Bortin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bortin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Bortin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortin 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Bortin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bortin. For the veterans among your Bortin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bortin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bortin in 1970 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bortin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortin 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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