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Borun Family History

Borun 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: Brun, Borum, Born, Boran, Borup, Boren, Boron, Borin, Baron, Horn

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Where is the Borun family from?

You can see how Borun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Borun families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Borun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borun. 50% of Borun men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Borun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Borun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borun 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Borun. 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 54 military records available for the last name Borun. For the veterans among your Borun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Borun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Borun in 1969 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borun 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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