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Bornhard Family History

Bornhard 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: Bernhard, Barnhard, Borchard, Orchard, Bernard, Bongard, Bouchard

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Where is the Bornhard family from?

You can see how Bornhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornhard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bornhard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bornhard family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bornhard's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bornhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bornhard 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 77 census records available for the last name Bornhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornhard 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bornhard. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bornhard. For the veterans among your Bornhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornhard lifespan?

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