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Borresen Family History

Borresen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish (Børresen): patronymic from Børre from the Old Norse personal name Byrgir.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borresen family from?

You can see how Borresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borresen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borresen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Borresen family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borresen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Borresen families in 1891.
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What did your Borresen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borresen. 100% of Borresen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borresen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borresen. 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 269 military records available for the last name Borresen. For the veterans among your Borresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borresen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Borresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borresen in 1963 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borresen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borresen 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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