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Borgward Family History

Borgward 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, Bongard, Norgaard, Dorward, Bogard, Forward, Borgardt

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Where is the Borgward family from?

You can see how Borgward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgward family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgward families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Borgward family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borgward's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Borgward families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Borgward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgward 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Borgward. 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 Borgward. For the veterans among your Borgward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgward lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Borgward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Borgward in 1968 was 77, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgward 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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