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Borcherding Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Borchert .

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


Similar surnames: Borchard, Borchert, Borchers, Breeding, Borchelt, Boehning, Harding

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Where is the Borcherding family from?

You can see how Borcherding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borcherding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borcherding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Borcherding families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Borcherding's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Borcherding families in 1880.
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What did your Borcherding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borcherding. 36% of Borcherding men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Borcherding women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borcherding were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Borcherding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borcherding 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Borcherding. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 685 military records available for the last name Borcherding. For the veterans among your Borcherding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borcherding lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Borcherding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borcherding in 1958 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

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