Borgess History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Borgess family

The surname Borgess was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Borgess family

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Borgess Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Borg, Borge, Borgg, Borgge, Borges, Borrg, Boorg, Borrge, Borrgg, Borggs, van Borg and many more.

Early Notables of the Borgess family

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Borgess migration to the United States +

Borgess Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

E Borgess, who arrived in Ohio in 1823 1

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Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)