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Borrman Family History

Borrman 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: Boreman, Borgman, Boerman, Boarman, Borman, Borrmann, Boorman

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Where is the Borrman family from?

You can see how Borrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Borrman families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borrman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borrman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borrman 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 Borrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borrman. 38% of Borrman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Borrman women worked as a 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Civil Engineer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Borrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrman 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Borrman. 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 88 military records available for the last name Borrman. For the veterans among your Borrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Borrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Borrman in 1967 was 56, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borrman 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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