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Borenz Family History

Borenz 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: Lorenz, Boren, Morenz, Borel, Boden, Brent, Oren, Buren, Bogen, Borne

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Where is the Borenz family from?

You can see how Borenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Borenz families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Borenz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borenz 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 119 census records available for the last name Borenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borenz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Borenz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Borenz. For the veterans among your Borenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borenz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Borenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borenz in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borenz 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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