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Borian Family History

Borian 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: Brian, Boran, Burian, Bocian, Dorian, Borin, Borman, Torian, Boria

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Where is the Borian family from?

You can see how Borian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Borian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Borian family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borian's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Borian families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borian 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 Borian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borian. 100% of Borian men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Borian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borian 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Borian. 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 11 military records available for the last name Borian. For the veterans among your Borian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Borian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Borian in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borian 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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