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Boresen Family History

Boresen 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: Boreen, Borresen, Boesen, Breden, Boren, Bossen, Bores, Bodeen

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Where is the Boresen family from?

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

In 1940, Sheep Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boresen. 50% of Boresen men worked as a Sheep Metal Worker.

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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

  • Sheep Metal Worker
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

What Boresen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Boresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boresen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Boresen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Boresen. For the veterans among your Boresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boresen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Boresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boresen in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boresen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boresen 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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