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Bordman Family History

Bordman 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: Bodman, Boldman, Boreman, Boardman, Nordman, Borgman, Borman, Bornman

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Where is the Bordman family from?

You can see how Bordman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bordman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Bordman families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bordman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bordman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bordman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bordman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bordman. 18% of Bordman men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Bordman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bordman were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bordman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordman 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Bordman. 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 648 military records available for the last name Bordman. For the veterans among your Bordman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bordman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bordman in 1957 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

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