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Bornemeier Family History

Bornemeier 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: Berkemeier, Bredemeier, Burgmeier, Brunmeier, Bultemeier, Birchmeier

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Where is the Bornemeier family from?

You can see how Bornemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornemeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bornemeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bornemeier families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bornemeier's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bornemeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bornemeier 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 Bornemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bornemeier. 77% of Bornemeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    77%
  • Truck Driver
    24%

What Bornemeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Bornemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornemeier 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bornemeier. 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 103 military records available for the last name Bornemeier. For the veterans among your Bornemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornemeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bornemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bornemeier in 1962 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bornemeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bornemeier 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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