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Borgans Family History

Borgans 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: Morgans, Organ, Borges, Morgan, Horgan, Borgmann, Borland, Morgano

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Where is the Borgans family from?

You can see how Borgans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borgans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Borgans family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgans's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Borgans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borgans ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Borgans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgans 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Borgans. 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 21 military records available for the last name Borgans. For the veterans among your Borgans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgans lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Borgans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Borgans in 1973 was 69, and 71 in 1993.

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