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Borengasser Family History

Borengasser 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: Rosenwasser, Kornhauser, Engesser, Brasser, Bowermaster, Bodenhamer

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Where is the Borengasser family from?

You can see how Borengasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borengasser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borengasser family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borengasser's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Borengasser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borengasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borengasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borengasser. 34% of Borengasser 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Borengasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borengasser 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Borengasser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Borengasser. For the veterans among your Borengasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borengasser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Borengasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Borengasser in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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