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Borje Family History

Borje 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: Borne, Borde, Borge, Borke, Borre, Borja, Borie, Boje, Barre, Borel

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Where is the Borje family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borje. 100% of Borje 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 Borje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Borje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borje 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Borje. 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 42 military records available for the last name Borje. For the veterans among your Borje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borje lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Borje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Borje in 1971 was 65, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borje 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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