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Boernge Family History

Boernge 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: Bourne, Borne, Berge, Boege, Borge, Boerger, Benge, Berne, Boerner

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Where is the Boernge family from?

You can see how Boernge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boernge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boernge family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Boernge's in USA. California had the highest population of Boernge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boernge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boernge ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Boernge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boernge 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Boernge. 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 Boernge. For the veterans among your Boernge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boernge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Boernge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boernge in 1966 was 61, and 81 in 2000.

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