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Borsgard Family History

Borsgard 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: Bongard, Bossard, Borstad, Bogard, Borsari, Borgardt, Borchard

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Where is the Borsgard family from?

You can see how Borsgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Borsgard families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Borsgard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Borsgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsgard 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 Borsgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borsgard. 60% of Borsgard men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Borsgard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Borsgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsgard 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Borsgard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Borsgard. For the veterans among your Borsgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsgard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Borsgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Borsgard in 1974 was 78, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borsgard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsgard 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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