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Bormeister Family History

Bormeister 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: Burmeister, Hofmeister, Baumeister, Burmester, Meister, Wehrmeister

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Where is the Bormeister family from?

You can see how Bormeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bormeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bormeister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bormeister families living in Illinois. This was about 87% of all the recorded Bormeister's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bormeister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Bormeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bormeister 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bormeister. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bormeister. For the veterans among your Bormeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bormeister lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1969, in the United States, Bormeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bormeister in 1966 was 80, and 57 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bormeister 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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