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Borret Family History

Borret 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: Borre, Bourret, Barret, Barre, Borel, Forrest, Torre, Garret, Barrett

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Where is the Borret family from?

You can see how Borret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Borret families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Borret families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Borret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borret 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Borret. 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 37 military records available for the last name Borret. For the veterans among your Borret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borret lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Borret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Borret in 1974 was 80, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borret 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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