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Bornhorst Family History

Bornhorst Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Bornhorst near Oldenburg.

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


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Where is the Bornhorst family from?

You can see how Bornhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bornhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Bornhorst families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bornhorst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bornhorst families in 1880.
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What did your Bornhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bornhorst. 54% of Bornhorst men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Bornhorst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bornhorst were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bornhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornhorst 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Bornhorst. 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 252 military records available for the last name Bornhorst. For the veterans among your Bornhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornhorst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bornhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bornhorst in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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