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Borbely Family History

Borbely Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Borbély): occupational name for a barber Hungarian borbély. See also Barber.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borbely family from?

You can see how Borbely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borbely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Borbely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Borbely families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Borbely's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Borbely families in 1891.
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What did your Borbely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borbely. 46% of Borbely men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Wire Drawer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

What Borbely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Borbely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borbely 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Borbely. 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 256 military records available for the last name Borbely. For the veterans among your Borbely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borbely lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Borbely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borbely in 1951 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borbely 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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