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Borgwordt Family History

Borgwordt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borgwardt, Borgardt, Berghorst, Bornholdt, Borchardt, Bornhorst

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Where is the Borgwordt family from?

You can see how Borgwordt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgwordt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgwordt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Borgwordt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgwordt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borgwordt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Borgwordt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgwordt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Borgwordt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Borgwordt. For the veterans among your Borgwordt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgwordt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Borgwordt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Borgwordt in 1970 was 79, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgwordt 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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