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Bordal Family History

Bordal 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: Bordas, Borda, Jordal, Borel, Bogdan, Boda, Jordan, Bora, Korda

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Where is the Bordal family from?

You can see how Bordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bordal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bordal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bordal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bordal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bordal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bordal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bordal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Bordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordal 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Bordal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bordal. For the veterans among your Bordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Bordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bordal in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 1993.

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