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Borgan Family History

Borgan 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: Organ, Morgan, Horgan, Boran, Bergan, Dorgan, Corgan, Bogan, Borgman

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Where is the Borgan family from?

You can see how Borgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Borgan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Borgan families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Borgan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borgan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgan 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 Borgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgan. 39% of Borgan men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Borgan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgan were Common Laborer and Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Common Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Borgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgan 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Borgan. 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 236 military records available for the last name Borgan. For the veterans among your Borgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Borgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Borgan in 1959 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borgan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgan 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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