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Borgerson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Borgersen: patronymic from the personal name Borger a cognate of Birger ‘one who saves protects or helps’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Borgeson, Bergerson, Burgeson, Bunderson, Torgersen, Holgerson

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Where is the Borgerson family from?

You can see how Borgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borgerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Borgerson families living in Iowa. This was about 52% of all the recorded Borgerson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Borgerson families in 1880.
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What did your Borgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgerson. 24% of Borgerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Borgerson women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgerson 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Borgerson. 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 186 military records available for the last name Borgerson. For the veterans among your Borgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgerson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borgerson in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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