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Boerngen Family History

Boerngen Surname 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: Bergen, Boerger, Boerner, Bernsen, Goergen, Borgen, Berner, Berger

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Where is the Boerngen family from?

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

There are 112 census records available for the last name Boerngen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerngen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boerngen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Boerngen. For the veterans among your Boerngen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerngen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Boerngen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boerngen in 1964 was 44, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boerngen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boerngen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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