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Borgese Family History

Borgese 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: Morgese, Borges, Gorges, Borghese, Porges, Cortese, Forrest, Forbes

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Where is the Borgese family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borgese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgese. 33% of Borgese men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Borgese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgese were Farmer and Packer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Packer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Borgese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgese 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Borgese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Borgese. For the veterans among your Borgese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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