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Bordes Family History

Bordes Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (Les) Bordes, the name of several places in various parts of France.

Catalan: plural form of Borda.

German: from the genitive form of Bord.

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


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Where is the Bordes family from?

You can see how Bordes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bordes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Bordes families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bordes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bordes families in 1891.
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What did your Bordes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bordes. 30% of Bordes men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Bordes women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bordes were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bordes. 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 570 military records available for the last name Bordes. For the veterans among your Bordes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bordes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bordes in 1954 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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