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Boranian Family History

Boranian 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: Baronian, Ohanian, Boyajian, Branin, Branigan, Bohannan, Bohanan

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Where is the Boranian family from?

You can see how Boranian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boranian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boranian families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boranian's in USA. California had the highest population of Boranian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boranian 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 Boranian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boranian. 50% of Boranian men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Collector
    50%

What Boranian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Boranian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boranian 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Boranian. 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 63 military records available for the last name Boranian. For the veterans among your Boranian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boranian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Boranian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Boranian in 1968 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boranian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boranian 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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