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Borchert Family History

Borchert Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Borchardt.

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


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Where is the Borchert family from?

You can see how Borchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borchert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borchert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Borchert families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Borchert's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Borchert families in 1891.
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What did your Borchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borchert. 20% of Borchert men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Borchert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borchert were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Borchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borchert 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Borchert. 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 Borchert. For the veterans among your Borchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borchert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Borchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borchert in 1953 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borchert 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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