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Borgel Family History

Borgel 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, Borges, Borger, Orgel, Boegel, Bogel, Borge, Borgelt, Borgen

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Where is the Borgel family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgel. 60% of Borgel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Borgel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgel were Clerk and Sales Clerk.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Sales Clerk
    50%

What Borgel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Borgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgel 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Borgel. 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 112 military records available for the last name Borgel. For the veterans among your Borgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Borgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borgel in 1961 was 76, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borgel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgel 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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