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Borsom Family History

Borsom 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: Bossom, Borsos, Borom, Boros, Morcom, Borst, Orso, Borum, Bollom

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Where is the Borsom family from?

You can see how Borsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borsom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Borsom family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Borsom's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Borsom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsom 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 87 census records available for the last name Borsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsom 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Borsom. 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 11 military records available for the last name Borsom. For the veterans among your Borsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Borsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borsom in 1966 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsom 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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