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Borgett Family History

Borgett 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: Burgett, Borgelt, Borgert, Brett, Barrett, Burkett, Corbett, Borges

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Where is the Borgett family from?

You can see how Borgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Borgett families living in Missouri. This was about 76% of all the recorded Borgett's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Borgett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgett 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 Borgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borgett. 100% of Borgett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Borgett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Borgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgett 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Borgett. 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 30 military records available for the last name Borgett. For the veterans among your Borgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Borgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Borgett in 1964 was 67, and 68 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgett 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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