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Borchwald Family History

Borchwald 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: Buchwald, Borchard, Orchard, Berwald, Bouchard, Birchall, Vorwald

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Where is the Borchwald family from?

You can see how Borchwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borchwald family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Borchwald families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Borchwald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borchwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borchwald 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 40 census records available for the last name Borchwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borchwald 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 immigration records available for the last name Borchwald. 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 9 military records available for the last name Borchwald. For the veterans among your Borchwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borchwald lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Borchwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Borchwald in 1970 was 87, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borchwald 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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