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Borgsteadt Family History

Borgsteadt 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: Bergstedt, Borstad, Boustead, Bohnstedt, Beckstead, Rogstad, Borstel

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Where is the Borgsteadt family from?

You can see how Borgsteadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgsteadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgsteadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Borgsteadt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgsteadt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Borgsteadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgsteadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borgsteadt ancestors do for a living?

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

What Borgsteadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Borgsteadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgsteadt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Borgsteadt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Borgsteadt. For the veterans among your Borgsteadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgsteadt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Borgsteadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Borgsteadt in 1966 was 77, and 54 in 2001.

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