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Bordean Family History

Bordean 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: Borden, Bordeau, Bowden, Bogdan, Norden, Jordan, Boden, Burden

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Where is the Bordean family from?

You can see how Bordean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bordean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Bordean families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bordean's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bordean families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bordean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bordean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bordean. 50% of Bordean men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bordean women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Bordean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Bordean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordean 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bordean. 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 56 military records available for the last name Bordean. For the veterans among your Bordean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordean lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Bordean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bordean in 1982 was 68, and 46 in 1999.

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