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Borgardt Family History

Borgardt Surname Meaning

North German: from the medieval personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart).

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


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Where is the Borgardt family from?

You can see how Borgardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Borgardt families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Borgardt's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Borgardt families in 1911.
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What did your Borgardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borgardt. 27% of Borgardt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

What Borgardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Borgardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgardt 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Borgardt. 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 219 military records available for the last name Borgardt. For the veterans among your Borgardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borgardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borgardt in 1963 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgardt 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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