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Borlen Family History

Borlen 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: Bolen, Bohlen, Boren, Borden, Boreen, Bowlen, Borgen, Boylen, Bollen

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Where is the Borlen family from?

You can see how Borlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Borlen families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Borlen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Borlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borlen 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 Borlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borlen. 29% of Borlen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Borlen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Borlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Borlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borlen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Borlen. 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 98 military records available for the last name Borlen. For the veterans among your Borlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borlen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Borlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Borlen in 1964 was 58, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borlen 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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