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Bornheimer Family History

Bornheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bornheim near Frankfurt for example.

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


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Where is the Bornheimer family from?

You can see how Bornheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornheimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bornheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bornheimer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bornheimer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bornheimer families in 1911.
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What did your Bornheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bornheimer. 34% of Bornheimer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bornheimer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bornheimer were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Bornheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Bornheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornheimer 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Bornheimer. 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 204 military records available for the last name Bornheimer. For the veterans among your Bornheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornheimer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bornheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bornheimer in 1960 was 58, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bornheimer 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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