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Borjeson Family History

Borjeson 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, Borreson, Burgeson, Borresen, Burleson, Bondeson, Bordelon

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Where is the Borjeson family from?

You can see how Borjeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borjeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borjeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Borjeson families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Borjeson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Borjeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borjeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borjeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borjeson. 60% of Borjeson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Borjeson 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Borjeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borjeson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Borjeson. 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 141 military records available for the last name Borjeson. For the veterans among your Borjeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borjeson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Borjeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Borjeson in 1963 was 69, and 72 in 2003.

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