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Borlaug Family History

Borlaug 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: Borland, Boland, Bora, Barlas, Borg, Bolling, Braun, Blau, Berland

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Where is the Borlaug family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borlaug. 67% of Borlaug men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Borlaug women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borlaug were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Borlaug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Borlaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borlaug 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Borlaug. 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 97 military records available for the last name Borlaug. For the veterans among your Borlaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borlaug lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Borlaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borlaug in 1959 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borlaug 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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