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Boergerhoff Family History

Boergerhoff Name 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: Berghoff, Boerger, Westerhoff, Tegethoff, Brinkerhoff, Meyerhoff

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Where is the Boergerhoff family from?

You can see how Boergerhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boergerhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Boergerhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boergerhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boergerhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boergerhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boergerhoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boergerhoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Boergerhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boergerhoff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boergerhoff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Boergerhoff. For the veterans among your Boergerhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boergerhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Boergerhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boergerhoff in 1968 was 73, and 81 in 2001.

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