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Bornes Family History

Bornes 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: Barnes, Borne, Borges, Fornes, Borner, Bores, Bordes, Tornes, Bones

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Where is the Bornes family from?

You can see how Bornes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bornes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bornes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Bornes families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bornes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bornes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bornes 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 Bornes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bornes. 77% of Bornes 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
    77%
  • Companion Help
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bornes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornes 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Bornes. 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 702 military records available for the last name Bornes. For the veterans among your Bornes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Bornes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bornes in 1950 was 25, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bornes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bornes 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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