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Borwege Family History

Borwege 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: Boege, Borge, Borrego, Brege, Borgese, Borel, Bridge, Bower, Borg

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Where is the Borwege family from?

You can see how Borwege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwege family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borwege families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Borwege families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Borwege's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Borwege families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borwege 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 Borwege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borwege. 100% of Borwege 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
    100%

What Borwege family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Borwege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwege 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Borwege. 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 Borwege. For the veterans among your Borwege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borwege lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Borwege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borwege in 1967 was 62, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borwege

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borwege 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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