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Borchardt Family History

Borchardt Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: from the medieval personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borchardt family from?

You can see how Borchardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borchardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borchardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Borchardt families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Borchardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borchardt families in 1891.
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What did your Borchardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borchardt. 60% of Borchardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Borchardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borchardt 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Borchardt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Borchardt. For the veterans among your Borchardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borchardt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Borchardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borchardt in 1944 was 23, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borchardt 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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