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Borgess Family History

Borgess 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: Burgess, Borges, Boggess, Borgese, Gorges, Borger, Borghese, Bress

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Where is the Borgess family from?

You can see how Borgess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borgess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Borgess families living in Cheshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Borgess's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Borgess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgess 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 Borgess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borgess. 100% of Borgess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgess 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Borgess. 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 136 military records available for the last name Borgess. For the veterans among your Borgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgess lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Borgess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borgess in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borgess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgess 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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