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Bornfield Family History

Bornfield 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: Bonfield, Cornfield, Barnfield, Barfield, Kornfeld, Banfield

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Where is the Bornfield family from?

You can see how Bornfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bornfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bornfield families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bornfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bornfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bornfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bornfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Bornfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornfield 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Bornfield. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bornfield. For the veterans among your Bornfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bornfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bornfield in 1969 was 51, and 81 in 2002.

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