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Borfman Family History

Borfman 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: Dorfman, Corfman, Boreman, Borgman, Borman, Bornman, Norman, Bowman

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Where is the Borfman family from?

You can see how Borfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borfman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Borfman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Borfman families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Borfman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Borfman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borfman 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 24 census records available for the last name Borfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borfman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Borfman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Borfman. For the veterans among your Borfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borfman lifespan?

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