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Borall Family History

Borall 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: Borell, Bohall, Borel, Brill, Ball, Bora, Foxall, Koral, Boll, Borak

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Where is the Borall family from?

You can see how Borall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Borall families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Borall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borall. 100% of Borall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Borall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borall 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Borall. 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 21 military records available for the last name Borall. For the veterans among your Borall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borall lifespan?

Average Borall life expectancy in 1975 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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