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Borjes Family History

Borjes 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: Borges, Bores, Bordes, Borjas, Borel, Barnes, Boris, Forbes, Boros

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Where is the Borjes family from?

You can see how Borjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borjes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Borjes families living in New Jersey. This was about 55% of all the recorded Borjes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Borjes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borjes. 34% of Borjes men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Musician
    34%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Borjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borjes 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Borjes. 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 135 military records available for the last name Borjes. For the veterans among your Borjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borjes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borjes in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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