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Borum Family History

Borum Name Meaning

Danish: habitational name from any of several places whose name means ‘dwelling place on the edge’. English (North Yorkshire): variant of Boreham . Compare Boram .

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


Similar surnames: Borup, Orum, Borom, Norum, Barnum, Sorum, Boram, Borg, Boyum, Narum

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Where is the Borum family from?

You can see how Borum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Borum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Borum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borum. 25% of Borum men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Borum women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borum were Porter and House Work. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • House Work
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Borum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borum 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Borum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Borum. For the veterans among your Borum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borum lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Borum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borum in 1950 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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