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Borseth Family History

Borseth Surname Meaning

Norwegian (mainly Børseth): habitational name from any of various farms in central Norway named Børset(h) or Borseth from Old Norse borg ‘stronghold fortification’.

Old Norse birki ‘birch’ or the river name Bera + set ‘dwelling’ ‘farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Borseth family from?

You can see how Borseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Borseth families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borseth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borseth families in 1911.
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What did your Borseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borseth. 40% of Borseth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Borseth women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borseth were Proprietor and Housemaid.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Seaman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housemaid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borseth 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Borseth. 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 266 military records available for the last name Borseth. For the veterans among your Borseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Borseth in 1964 was 64, and 47 in 2004.

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