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Borsting Family History

Borsting 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: Oosting, Boring, Osting, Kersting, Basting, Botting, Burston, Cortina

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Where is the Borsting family from?

You can see how Borsting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsting family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borsting family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Borsting's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Borsting families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Borsting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsting 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Borsting. 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 45 military records available for the last name Borsting. For the veterans among your Borsting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsting lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Borsting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Borsting in 1965 was 65, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsting 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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