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Van Borg Family History

Van Borg 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: Van Dorn, Van Oort, Van Gorp, Van Horn, Von Berg, Van Nort, Sandberg

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Where is the Van Borg family from?

You can see how Van Borg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Borg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Borg family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Borg's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Borg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Borg 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 422 census records available for the last name Van Borg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Borg 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Van Borg. 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 416 military records available for the last name Van Borg. For the veterans among your Van Borg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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