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Borgos Family History

Borgos 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: Boros, Borges, Borgo, Borsos, Burgos, Boris, Borg, Baros, Kormos

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Where is the Borgos family from?

You can see how Borgos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Borgos families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borgos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgos 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 Borgos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker and Curtain Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgos. 60% of Borgos men worked as a Caretaker and 100% of Borgos women worked as a Curtain Worker.

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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

  • Caretaker
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Curtain Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borgos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgos 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Borgos. 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 123 military records available for the last name Borgos. For the veterans among your Borgos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borgos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Borgos in 1962 was 100, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borgos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgos 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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