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Bornell Family History

Bornell 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: Cornell, Bortell, Bonnell, Burnell, Borrell, Barnell, Borell, Borel

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Where is the Bornell family from?

You can see how Bornell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bornell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bornell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bornell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bornell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bornell 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 Bornell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bornell. 100% of Bornell 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 489 census records available for the last name Bornell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornell 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Bornell. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bornell. For the veterans among your Bornell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Bornell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bornell in 1976 was 73, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bornell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bornell 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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