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Borgers Family History

Borgers 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: Borges, Borger, Borders, Bongers, Borgert, Burgers, Burger, Berger

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Where is the Borgers family from?

You can see how Borgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borgers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Borgers families living in Somerset. This was about 69% of all the recorded Borgers's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Borgers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgers 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 Borgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgers. 35% of Borgers men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Borgers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgers were Salesman and Forelady.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Forelady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgers 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Borgers. 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 192 military records available for the last name Borgers. For the veterans among your Borgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Borgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Borgers in 1957 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgers 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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