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Bornand Family History

Bornand 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: Borland, Brand, Boland, Bernard, Berland, Norland, Morland, Worland

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Where is the Bornand family from?

You can see how Bornand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bornand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bornand family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bornand's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bornand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bornand 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 288 census records available for the last name Bornand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornand 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Bornand. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bornand. For the veterans among your Bornand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornand lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Bornand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bornand in 1955 was 46, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bornand 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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