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Borgwaldt Family History

Borgwaldt 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: Borgwardt, Borgardt, Berwald, Vorwald, Bornholdt, Borchardt, Fornwalt

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Where is the Borgwaldt family from?

You can see how Borgwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgwaldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgwaldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Borgwaldt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgwaldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borgwaldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Borgwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgwaldt 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Borgwaldt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Borgwaldt. For the veterans among your Borgwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgwaldt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Borgwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Borgwaldt in 1977 was 67, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgwaldt 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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