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Borgmann Family History

Borgmann Surname Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German borgman or borchman ‘man of the castle’ hence an occupational name for someone who worked at a castle or was a vassal of the feudal lord.

It may also refer to a citizen of a (fortified) town.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Borg.

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


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Where is the Borgmann family from?

You can see how Borgmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Borgmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Borgmann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borgmann families in 1891.
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What did your Borgmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgmann. 56% of Borgmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Borgmann women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgmann were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    56%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Laborer
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Borgmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borgmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borgmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Borgmann. For the veterans among your Borgmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgmann lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Borgmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borgmann in 1949 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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