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Borneman Family History

Borneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bornemann. Dutch: variant of Borne with the addition of man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Borneman family from?

You can see how Borneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borneman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Borneman families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borneman's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Borneman families in 1871.
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What did your Borneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borneman. 100% of Borneman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Borneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borneman 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Borneman. 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 Borneman. For the veterans among your Borneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borneman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Borneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borneman in 1953 was 39, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borneman 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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