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Borgstrom Family History

Borgstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Borgström): ornamental name composed of the elements borg ‘castle fortification stronghold’ + ström ‘river’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borgstrom family from?

You can see how Borgstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Borgstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 37% of all the recorded Borgstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Borgstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Borgstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgstrom. 20% of Borgstrom men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Borgstrom women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgstrom were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borgstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgstrom 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Borgstrom. 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 624 military records available for the last name Borgstrom. For the veterans among your Borgstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgstrom lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Borgstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Borgstrom in 1951 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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