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Borsdorf Family History

Borsdorf 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: Bergdorf, Burgdorf, Orndorf, Burdorf, Kasdorf, Horsford, Nondorf

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Where is the Borsdorf family from?

You can see how Borsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsdorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borsdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Borsdorf families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Borsdorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borsdorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsdorf 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 Borsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borsdorf. 100% of Borsdorf men worked as a Musician.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Musician
    100%

What Borsdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Borsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsdorf 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Borsdorf. 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 297 military records available for the last name Borsdorf. For the veterans among your Borsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsdorf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Borsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borsdorf in 1958 was 63, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsdorf 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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