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Borsen Family History

Borsen 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: Boren, Bossen, Borden, Boreen, Boisen, Bosen, Boesen, Boysen, Borgen

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Where is the Borsen family from?

You can see how Borsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Borsen families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Borsen's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Borsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsen 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 Borsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borsen. 56% of Borsen men worked as a 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Borsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Borsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsen 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Borsen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Borsen. For the veterans among your Borsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Borsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borsen in 1967 was 60, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsen 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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