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Borghoff Family History

Borghoff 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: Berghoff, Bohnhoff, Nordhoff, Boroff, Bomhoff, Bornhoft, Orloff

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Where is the Borghoff family from?

You can see how Borghoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borghoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borghoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Borghoff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Borghoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Borghoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borghoff 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 Borghoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borghoff. 100% of Borghoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Borghoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Borghoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borghoff 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Borghoff. 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 97 military records available for the last name Borghoff. For the veterans among your Borghoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borghoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Borghoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borghoff in 1963 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borghoff 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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