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Bornholz Family History

Bornholz 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: Bergholz, Birkholz, Fernholz, Bornhoft, Bornholdt, Bohnhoff, Buchholz

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Where is the Bornholz family from?

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

What did your Bornholz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Bornholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornholz 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bornholz. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bornholz. For the veterans among your Bornholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornholz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Bornholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bornholz in 1971 was 74, and 59 in 2000.

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