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Borngesser Family History

Borngesser 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: Nungesser, Engesser, Bornheimer, Borgese, Tragesser, Bresser, Burgess

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Where is the Borngesser family from?

You can see how Borngesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borngesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borngesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Borngesser family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Borngesser's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Borngesser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borngesser 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 Borngesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borngesser. 38% of Borngesser men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Borngesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Borngesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borngesser 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Borngesser. 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 117 military records available for the last name Borngesser. For the veterans among your Borngesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borngesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borngesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Borngesser in 1963 was 76, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borngesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borngesser 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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