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Borgmeier Family History

Borgmeier 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: Burgmeier, Borgmeyer, Bergmeier, Ortmeier, Borger, Borghese, Cormier

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Where is the Borgmeier family from?

You can see how Borgmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgmeier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Borgmeier families living in Maryland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Borgmeier's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Borgmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borgmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borgmeier. 38% of Borgmeier men worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%
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What Borgmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Borgmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgmeier 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Borgmeier. 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 92 military records available for the last name Borgmeier. For the veterans among your Borgmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Borgmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borgmeier in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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