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Bordwell Family History

Bordwell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Boardwell. The surname Bordwell is very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Bordwell family from?

You can see how Bordwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bordwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bordwell families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bordwell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bordwell families in 1911.
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What did your Bordwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bordwell. 24% of Bordwell men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Bordwell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bordwell were Truck Driver and Attendant.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Attendant
    16%

What Bordwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bordwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordwell 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Bordwell. 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 798 military records available for the last name Bordwell. For the veterans among your Bordwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordwell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bordwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bordwell in 1948 was 60, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bordwell 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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