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Borghes Family History

Borghes 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: Borges, Borghese, Gorges, Borger, Berges, Borge, Bores, Bordes

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Where is the Borghes family from?

You can see how Borghes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borghes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Borghes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Borghes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Borghes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Borghes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borghes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Borghes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borghes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Borghes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Borghes. For the veterans among your Borghes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borghes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Borghes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borghes in 1976 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borghes 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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