Borman Family History

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Borman Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Bormann. English: variant of Bowerman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Boreman, Boarman, Norman, Morman, Bodman, Bormann, Barman, Birman

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Borman Family Origin

Where is the Borman family from?

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You can see how Borman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 64 Borman families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Borman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Borman Family Occupations

What did your Borman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Borman. 15% of Borman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Borman women worked as a Retired. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borman were Rancher and Lady

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Rancher
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Retired
    25%
  • At Home
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Lady
    13%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Borman Historical Records

What Borman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Borman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Borman. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Borman. For the veterans among your Borman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Borman Life Expectancy

What is the average Borman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Borman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Borman in 1950 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borman 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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