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Borgil Family History

Borgil 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: Borgia, Borel, Boris, Virgil, Borg, Borges, Bergin, Borger, Borgo

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Where is the Borgil family from?

You can see how Borgil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Borgil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Borgil families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgil's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Borgil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgil 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 25 census records available for the last name Borgil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgil 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Borgil. 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 Borgil. For the veterans among your Borgil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgil lifespan?

Average Borgil life expectancy in 1995 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgil 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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