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Borns Family History

Borns Surname Meaning

North German (rarely Börns): shortened form of Börnsen or of its rare variant Bornsen patronymics from a Danish and Norwegian personal name Björn meaning ‘bear’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Borns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Borns families living in Ontario. This was about 22% of all the recorded Borns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borns families in 1911.
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What did your Borns ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borns. 100% of Borns men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Borns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borns 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Borns. 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 668 military records available for the last name Borns. For the veterans among your Borns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borns lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Borns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Borns in 1954 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borns 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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