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Borup Family History

Borup Name Meaning

Danish: habitational name from any of various places called Borup. The placename is derived from a Danish word meaning ‘rim edge’ or from the personal name Bowi + Old Norse thorp ‘outlying farmstead dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Borum, Borg, Torp, Orum, Bearup, Brue, Norum, Bork, Bortz, Loup

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Where is the Borup family from?

You can see how Borup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Borup families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Borup's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Borup families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borup. 30% of Borup men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Borup women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borup were Auto Mech and Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Auto Mech
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borup 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Borup. 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 455 military records available for the last name Borup. For the veterans among your Borup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borup lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Borup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Borup in 1953 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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