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Borsheim Family History

Borsheim Surname Meaning

Norwegian:: habitational name from the farmstead Borsheim in Rogaland from an uncertain first element + heim ‘home farmstead’.

(Børsheim): habitational name from the farmstead Børsheim in Hordaland from Old Norse byrgi ‘enclosure’ + heim ‘home farmstead’.

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


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You can see how Borsheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borsheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Borsheim family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Borsheim's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Borsheim families in 1911.
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What did your Borsheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Borsheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsheim 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Borsheim. 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 121 military records available for the last name Borsheim. For the veterans among your Borsheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsheim lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Borsheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borsheim in 1956 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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