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Borgis Family History

Borgis 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, Borges, Borris, Borgia, Morris, Boros, Borg, Norris, Baris

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Where is the Borgis family from?

You can see how Borgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Borgis families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Borgis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Borgis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgis 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 Borgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borgis. 56% of Borgis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Borgis women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Borgis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Borgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgis 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Borgis. 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 45 military records available for the last name Borgis. For the veterans among your Borgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Borgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Borgis in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borgis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgis 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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