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Borton Family History

Borton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borton family from?

You can see how Borton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 68 Borton families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Borton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borton families in 1891.
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What did your Borton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borton. 25% of Borton men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Borton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borton were Window Cleaner and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Cowman
    13%
  • Blacksmith
    13%
  • Window Cleaner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Borton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borton 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Borton. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Borton. For the veterans among your Borton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borton lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Borton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borton in 1944 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borton 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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