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Borglund Family History

Borglund 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: Berglund, Borland, Burklund, Bjorklund, Bergland, Hoglund, Nordlund

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Where is the Borglund family from?

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

In 1940, Wire Tester was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borglund. 20% of Borglund men worked as a Wire Tester.

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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

  • Wire Tester
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Borglund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Borglund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borglund 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Borglund. 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 153 military records available for the last name Borglund. For the veterans among your Borglund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borglund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borglund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Borglund in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borglund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borglund 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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