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Borsig Family History

Borsig 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: Boris, Borst, Borg, Orsi, Barsi, Borsch, Bors, Borsuk, Borski, Bosi

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Where is the Borsig family from?

You can see how Borsig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Borsig families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Borsig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borsig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borsig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Borsig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsig 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Borsig. 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 83 military records available for the last name Borsig. For the veterans among your Borsig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsig lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Borsig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Borsig in 1976 was 67, and 84 in 2000.

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