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Borbe Family History

Borbe 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: Borne, Barbe, Bobe, Borde, Borge, Borke, Borre, Borie, Orbe, Borba

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Where is the Borbe family from?

You can see how Borbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borbe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Borbe family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borbe's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Borbe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Borbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borbe 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Borbe. 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 160 military records available for the last name Borbe. For the veterans among your Borbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borbe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Borbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Borbe in 1965 was 58, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borbe 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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