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Borshem Family History

Borshem 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: Borsheim, Worsham, Borstel, Bosher, Bowsher, Berchem, Birchem

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Where is the Borshem family from?

You can see how Borshem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borshem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borshem family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Borshem's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Borshem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borshem 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 18 census records available for the last name Borshem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borshem 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Borshem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Borshem. For the veterans among your Borshem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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