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Borgs Family History

Borgs Surname 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, Boros, Borg, Borges, Boggs, Borgo, Bors, Borge, Bores, Borns

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Where is the Borgs family from?

You can see how Borgs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Borgs family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borgs's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Borgs families in 1880.
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What did your Borgs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Basting were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgs. 60% of Borgs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Borgs women worked as a Basting. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borgs were Machinist and Machine Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Basting
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Borgs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgs 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Borgs. 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 96 military records available for the last name Borgs. For the veterans among your Borgs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Borgs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Borgs in 1965 was 63, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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