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Bordis Family History

Bordis 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: Boris, Bordes, Bordas, Borris, Morris, Boros, Norris, Bondi, Bodin

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Where is the Bordis family from?

You can see how Bordis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bordis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bordis family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bordis's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Bordis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bordis 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 Bordis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bordis. 34% of Bordis men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Bordis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Bordis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordis 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Bordis. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bordis. For the veterans among your Bordis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Bordis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bordis in 1952 was 56, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bordis 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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