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Borfitz Family History

Borfitz 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: Britz, Moritz, Bortz, Morfitt, Borowitz, Oritz, Loritz, Bonitz

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Where is the Borfitz family from?

You can see how Borfitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borfitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borfitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Borfitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Borfitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borfitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borfitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borfitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borfitz. 100% of Borfitz men worked as a Fireman. .

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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

  • Fireman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Borfitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borfitz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Borfitz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Borfitz. For the veterans among your Borfitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borfitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Borfitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borfitz in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

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