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Bortle Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized spelling of Dutch Bortell. Alternatively, from German Bartel, pet forms of the personal name Bart(h)olomaeus (see Bartholomew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bartle, Bentle, Cordle, Bartee, Bolte, Bustle, Bole, Burkle, Bartley

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Bortle Family Origin

Where is the Bortle family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Bortle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bortle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bortle families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 30 Bortle families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bortle's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Bortle families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bortle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bortle Family Occupations

    What did your Bortle ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Blacksmith and Day Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bortle. A less common occupation for the Bortle family was Grocer. The most common Bortle occupation in the USA was Farmer. 34% of Bortle's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      34%

    • Blacksmith

      5%

    • Day Laborer

      5%

    • Grocer

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bortle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Bortle Historical Records

    What Bortle family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bortle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bortle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Bortle

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bortle. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bortle. For the veterans among your Bortle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bortle Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bortle lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bortle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bortle in 1957 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bortle

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bortle 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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