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Borgelt Family History

Borgelt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Borchelt.

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


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Where is the Borgelt family from?

You can see how Borgelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Borgelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Borgelt families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgelt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Borgelt families in 1891.
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What did your Borgelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgelt. 45% of Borgelt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Borgelt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgelt were Labor and Student Nurse.

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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
    45%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Student Nurse
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borgelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgelt 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Borgelt. 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 215 military records available for the last name Borgelt. For the veterans among your Borgelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borgelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Borgelt in 1963 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgelt 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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