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Borgert Family History

Borgert Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Borchardt.

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


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Where is the Borgert family from?

You can see how Borgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borgert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Borgert families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Borgert families in 1891.
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What did your Borgert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgert. 30% of Borgert men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Borgert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgert were Painter and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Borgert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgert 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Borgert. 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 325 military records available for the last name Borgert. For the veterans among your Borgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Borgert in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgert 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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