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Boernsen Family History

Boernsen 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: Bernsen, Bensen, Bernson, Boerner, Borresen, Berndsen, Berntsen

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Where is the Boernsen family from?

You can see how Boernsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boernsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boernsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Boernsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boernsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boernsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boernsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boernsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boernsen. 100% of Boernsen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Boernsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boernsen 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Boernsen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Boernsen. For the veterans among your Boernsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boernsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Boernsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boernsen in 1965 was 74, and 97 in 1999.

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