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Bortoff Family History

Bortoff 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: Boroff, Orloff, Tordoff, Ortloff, Kostoff, Bomhoff, Bottorff, Fornoff

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Where is the Bortoff family from?

You can see how Bortoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bortoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bortoff families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bortoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortoff 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 85 census records available for the last name Bortoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bortoff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bortoff. For the veterans among your Bortoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Bortoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bortoff in 1973 was 74, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortoff 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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