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Borelen Family History

Borelen 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: Boreen, Borel, Bolen, Bohlen, Boteler, Breden, Boren, Bodeen, Belen

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Where is the Borelen family from?

You can see how Borelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borelen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Borelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Borelen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Borelen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Borelen families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Borelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borelen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Borelen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Borelen. For the veterans among your Borelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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