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Bornelius Family History

Bornelius 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: Cornelius, Cornelious, Fernelius, Ornelas, Bernius, Cornelio

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Where is the Bornelius family from?

You can see how Bornelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornelius family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bornelius families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bornelius's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bornelius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bornelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornelius 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bornelius. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bornelius. For the veterans among your Bornelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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