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Borwegen Family History

Borwegen 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: Boreen, Borresen, Borgen, Bowden, Bogen, Morgen, Borges, Bergen

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Where is the Borwegen family from?

You can see how Borwegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borwegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Borwegen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Borwegen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borwegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borwegen 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 Borwegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borwegen. 100% of Borwegen men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Borwegen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Borwegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwegen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Borwegen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Borwegen. For the veterans among your Borwegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borwegen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Borwegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Borwegen in 1966 was 73, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borwegen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borwegen 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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