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Boerschinger Family History

Boerschinger 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: Blechinger, Floerchinger, Barshinger, Beringer, Buchinger

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Where is the Boerschinger family from?

You can see how Boerschinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerschinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Boerschinger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 76% of all the recorded Boerschinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boerschinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerschinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boerschinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boerschinger. 50% of Boerschinger men worked as a Mechanic and 25% of Boerschinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boerschinger were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Boerschinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerschinger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Boerschinger. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boerschinger. For the veterans among your Boerschinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerschinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boerschinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boerschinger in 1963 was 72, and 97 in 2003.

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