Borgs History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium
France

Early Origins of the Borgs family

The surname Borgs 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 Borgs family

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Borgs 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 Borgs family

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Borgs migration to the United States +

Borgs Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Theodor Borgs, who landed in America in 1847 1

Sources +

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)