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Borchers Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Borchard . See also Burkhart .

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


Similar surnames: Borchert, Broers, Borchelt, Wichers, Boers, Boshers, Bircher

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Where is the Borchers family from?

You can see how Borchers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borchers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borchers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Borchers families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Borchers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borchers families in 1911.
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What did your Borchers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borchers. 29% of Borchers men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Borchers women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borchers were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Borchers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borchers 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Borchers. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Borchers. For the veterans among your Borchers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borchers lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Borchers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borchers in 1948 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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