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Bornt Name Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German or perhaps Dutch surname. It is found mainly in NY.

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


Similar surnames: Born, Borns, Borst, Bort, Bernt, Bolt, Borza, Bost, Berns, Bores

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Where is the Bornt family from?

You can see how Bornt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bornt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bornt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bornt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bornt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bornt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bornt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bornt. 47% of Bornt men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bornt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornt 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Bornt. 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 191 military records available for the last name Bornt. For the veterans among your Bornt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bornt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bornt in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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