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Borneo Family History

Borneo 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, Borner, Berner, Borel, Barnes, Torney, Horner, Boone, Corner

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Where is the Borneo family from?

You can see how Borneo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borneo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borneo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Borneo families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Borneo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borneo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borneo 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 Borneo ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Borneo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borneo 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Borneo. 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 62 military records available for the last name Borneo. For the veterans among your Borneo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borneo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Borneo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Borneo in 1960 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borneo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borneo 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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