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Borbee Family History

Borbee 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: Barbee, Burbee, Borel, Forbes, Barber, Bobek, Borne, Borges, Barbe

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Where is the Borbee family from?

You can see how Borbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borbee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borbee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Borbee family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borbee's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Borbee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borbee 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 Borbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borbee. 100% of Borbee men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Borbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Borbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borbee 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 Borbee. 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 16 military records available for the last name Borbee. For the veterans among your Borbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borbee lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Borbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Borbee in 1981 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borbee 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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