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Borna Family History

Borna 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: Bora, Barna, Borne, Borra, Born, Bona, Borja, Berna, Borns, Borda

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Where is the Borna family from?

You can see how Borna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Borna families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Borna's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Borna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borna 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 Borna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borna. 46% of Borna 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Borna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Borna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borna 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Borna. 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 64 military records available for the last name Borna. For the veterans among your Borna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borna lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Borna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Borna in 1970 was 76, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borna 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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