Welcome to the Borglum Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Borglum surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Borglum ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Borglum Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Borglum family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I find the second married name of a female Borglum ancestor? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Borglum Ancestors
Borglum Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Borglum ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Borglum births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Borglum
Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Borglum Surname
While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Borglum surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Borglum DNA Projects
Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Borglum family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Borglum research?, then this FAQ may help.
Borglum Family History
For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Borglum ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Looking at Our Ancestors" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Borglum family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Borglum Researchers
When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Borglum queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Borglum ancestors.
Borglum Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Borglum was the 52741st most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Borglum Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Borglum, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Borglum Family Reunions
Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Borglum booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Borglum reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Borglum Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
