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Borgaard Family History

Borgaard 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: Norgaard, Boogaard, Bogaard, Bongard, Bogard, Bomgaars, Borgwardt

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Where is the Borgaard family from?

You can see how Borgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgaard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgaard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Borgaard families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgaard's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Borgaard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgaard 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 Borgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borgaard. 67% of Borgaard men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Borgaard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Borgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgaard 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 Borgaard. 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 71 military records available for the last name Borgaard. For the veterans among your Borgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgaard lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Borgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Borgaard in 1953 was 31, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borgaard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgaard 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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