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Bornman Family History

Bornman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bornmann.

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


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Where is the Bornman family from?

You can see how Bornman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bornman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bornman family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Bornman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bornman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bornman 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 Bornman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bornman. 19% of Bornman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bornman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bornman were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Bornman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bornman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornman 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Bornman. 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 481 military records available for the last name Bornman. For the veterans among your Bornman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bornman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bornman in 1960 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bornman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bornman 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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