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Bordt Family History

Bordt 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: Borst, Borde, Bort, Boldt, Borda, Bord, Bornt, Bard, Borel, Lord

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Where is the Bordt family from?

You can see how Bordt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bordt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bordt families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bordt's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Bordt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bordt 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 Bordt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bordt. 45% of Bordt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bordt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bordt were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Bordt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Bordt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordt 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Bordt. 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 214 military records available for the last name Bordt. For the veterans among your Bordt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bordt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bordt in 1966 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bordt 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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