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Bortkowsky Family History

Bortkowsky 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: Borkowski, Bartkowski, Borowsky, Borowski, Borofsky, Wojtkowski

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Where is the Bortkowsky family from?

You can see how Bortkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bortkowsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortkowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bortkowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortkowsky 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 9 census records available for the last name Bortkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortkowsky 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bortkowsky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bortkowsky. For the veterans among your Bortkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortkowsky lifespan?

Average Bortkowsky life expectancy in 1962 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortkowsky 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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