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Bordan Family History

Bordan 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: Bogdan, Jordan, Boran, Bordon, Bordas, Lordan, Borden, Borda, Gordan

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Where is the Bordan family from?

You can see how Bordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bordan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Bordan families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bordan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bordan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bordan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bordan. 26% of Bordan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bordan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bordan were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Labor
    21%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordan 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Bordan. 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 210 military records available for the last name Bordan. For the veterans among your Bordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bordan in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bordan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bordan 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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