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Bornem Family History

Bornem 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: Borne, Borner, Bortnem, Berner, Borel, Barnes, Torney, Horner, Boone

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Bornem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornem 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bornem. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bornem. For the veterans among your Bornem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornem lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Bornem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bornem in 1991 was 26, and 11 in 1993.

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