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Borscher Family History

Borscher 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: Borcher, Bosscher, Bircher, Brecher, Borsch, Buescher, Boucher

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Where is the Borscher family from?

You can see how Borscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borscher family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Borscher's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Borscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Borscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borscher 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Borscher. 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 10 military records available for the last name Borscher. For the veterans among your Borscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borscher lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Borscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Borscher in 1959 was 49, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borscher 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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