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Borgfeld Family History

Borgfeld 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: Bergfeld, Kornfeld, Dornfeld, Bernfeld, Borgelt, Borel, Bonfield

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Where is the Borgfeld family from?

You can see how Borgfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Borgfeld families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Borgfeld's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Borgfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgfeld 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 Borgfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgfeld. 40% of Borgfeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Borgfeld women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Borgfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Borgfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgfeld 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Borgfeld. 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 74 military records available for the last name Borgfeld. For the veterans among your Borgfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Borgfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Borgfeld in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgfeld 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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