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Borgert Name Meaning

North German: variant of Borchardt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Borger, Borgelt, Borchert, Barger, Borner, Bogart, Burkert, Bossert

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Where is the Borgert family from?

You can see how Borgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borgert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Borgert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Borgert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borgert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgert. 30% of Borgert men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Borgert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgert were Painter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgert 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Borgert. 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 325 military records available for the last name Borgert. For the veterans among your Borgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Borgert in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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