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Borcher Family History

Borcher Surname Meaning

German: variant of Borchardt. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Borcher family from?

You can see how Borcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Borcher families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Borcher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borcher. 31% of Borcher men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Borcher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borcher were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Borcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borcher 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Borcher. 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 278 military records available for the last name Borcher. For the veterans among your Borcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borcher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Borcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Borcher in 1961 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borcher 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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