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Boorell Family History

Boorell Surname 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: Borrell, Borell, Borel, Bottrell, Burrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Boswell

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Where is the Boorell family from?

You can see how Boorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boorell families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Boorell family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boorell's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Boorell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Boorell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boorell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boorell. For the veterans among your Boorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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