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Bormett Family History

Bormett 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: Brett, Barrett, Burkett, Corbett, Barnett, Berrett, Burgett, Borseth

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Bormett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bormett 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bormett. 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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There are 46 military records available for the last name Bormett. For the veterans among your Bormett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bormett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Bormett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bormett in 1970 was 31, and 79 in 1996.

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