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Borchart Family History

Borchart Name 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: Borchardt, Borchert, Borchard, Orchard, Bouchard, Bosshart, Morehart

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Where is the Borchart family from?

You can see how Borchart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borchart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borchart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Borchart family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borchart's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Borchart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borchart 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 Borchart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borchart. 40% of Borchart men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Borchart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borchart were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borchart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borchart 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Borchart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Borchart. For the veterans among your Borchart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borchart lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Borchart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borchart in 1954 was 43, and 86 in 2003.

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