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Bordenstein Family History

Bordenstein Surname 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: Bodenstein, Borenstein, Gorenstein, Morgenstein, Goldenstein

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Where is the Bordenstein family from?

You can see how Bordenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bordenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bordenstein families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bordenstein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bordenstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Bordenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordenstein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bordenstein. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bordenstein. For the veterans among your Bordenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordenstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Bordenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bordenstein in 1962 was 83, and 39 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bordenstein 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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