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Bornshein Family History

Bornshein 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: Bornstein, Bernstein, Borsheim, Hornstein, Ornstein, Borenstein

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Where is the Bornshein family from?

You can see how Bornshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornshein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bornshein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Bornshein families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bornshein's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bornshein families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Bornshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornshein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bornshein. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bornshein. For the veterans among your Bornshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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