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Borgesson Family History

Borgesson 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: Borgeson, Borgerson, Burgeson, Jorgenson, Bergerson, Borreson

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Where is the Borgesson family from?

You can see how Borgesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgesson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgesson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Borgesson families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Borgesson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borgesson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgesson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borgesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borgesson. 100% of Borgesson 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Borgesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgesson 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Borgesson. 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 38 military records available for the last name Borgesson. For the veterans among your Borgesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgesson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Borgesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Borgesson in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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