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Borgal Family History

Borgal 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: Borel, Organ, Bora, Borg, Borra, Borges, Morgan, Koral, Borak, Morga

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Where is the Borgal family from?

You can see how Borgal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Borgal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Borgal families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Borgal's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Borgal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgal 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 Borgal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borgal. 84% of Borgal men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    84%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Borgal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Borgal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgal 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Borgal. 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 23 military records available for the last name Borgal. For the veterans among your Borgal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Borgal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Borgal in 1971 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borgal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgal 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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