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Boerensen Family History

Boerensen Name 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: Berenson, Bernsen, Borresen, Berendsen, Sorensen, Lorensen, Sorenson

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Where is the Boerensen family from?

You can see how Boerensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerensen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Boerensen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Boerensen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boerensen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerensen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boerensen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boerensen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Boerensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerensen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Boerensen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Boerensen. For the veterans among your Boerensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerensen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Boerensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boerensen in 1971 was 66, and 87 in 1994.

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