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Borchard Name Meaning

North German: variant of Borchardt .

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


Similar surnames: Borchardt, Borchert, Burchard, Borcher, Burchardt, Borchers, Burghard

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Where is the Borchard family from?

You can see how Borchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Borchard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Borchard families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Borchard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borchard families in 1911.
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What did your Borchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borchard. 84% of Borchard men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    84%
  • Journalier
    17%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Borchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borchard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borchard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 825 military records available for the last name Borchard. For the veterans among your Borchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borchard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borchard in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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