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Borgfeldt Family History

Borgfeldt 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, Borgelt, Kornfeld, Hofeldt, Dornfeld, Von Feldt, Bernfeld

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Where is the Borgfeldt family from?

You can see how Borgfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Borgfeldt families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Borgfeldt's in USA. California had the highest population of Borgfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgfeldt 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 514 census records available for the last name Borgfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgfeldt 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Borgfeldt. 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 113 military records available for the last name Borgfeldt. For the veterans among your Borgfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgfeldt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Borgfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Borgfeldt in 1956 was 25, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgfeldt 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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