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Boernson Family History

Boernson Name 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: Bernson, Benson, Berenson, Bernsen, Berntson, Berkson, Bjornson

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Where is the Boernson family from?

You can see how Boernson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boernson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boernson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Boernson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Boernson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Boernson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boernson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boernson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boernson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Boernson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boernson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Boernson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Boernson. For the veterans among your Boernson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boernson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Boernson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Boernson in 1966 was 76, and 59 in 2000.

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