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Bortmas Family History

Bortmas Name 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: Wortman, Portman, Bordas, Boreman, Bartman, Kortas, Ortman, Bertman

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Where is the Bortmas family from?

You can see how Bortmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortmas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bortmas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bortmas families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bortmas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bortmas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortmas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bortmas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bortmas. 34% of Bortmas men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Baker
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
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What Bortmas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Bortmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortmas 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 Bortmas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Bortmas. For the veterans among your Bortmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bortmas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bortmas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bortmas in 1967 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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