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Borling Family History

Borling 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: Bolling, Burling, Berling, Boring, Boling, Norling, Bowling, Bohling

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Where is the Borling family from?

You can see how Borling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Borling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Borling families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Borling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borling 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 Borling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borling. 100% of Borling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borling 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Borling. 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 128 military records available for the last name Borling. For the veterans among your Borling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Borling in 1962 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borling 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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