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Borens Family History

Borens 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, Bores, Bowens, Borns, Boyens, Berens, Borel, Boris, Boros

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Where is the Borens family from?

You can see how Borens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Borens families living in Hampshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Borens's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Borens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borens 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 Borens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borens. 60% of Borens men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Borens women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borens were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Borens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borens 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Borens. 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 120 military records available for the last name Borens. For the veterans among your Borens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Borens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Borens in 1968 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borens 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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