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Borri Family History

Borri 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: Borra, Borre, Borr, Borris, Burri, Torri, Mori, Barre, Borel, Barr

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Where is the Borri family from?

You can see how Borri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Borri families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Borri's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Borri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borri 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 Borri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borri. 34% of Borri men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Borri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Borri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borri 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Borri. 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 158 military records available for the last name Borri. For the veterans among your Borri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Borri in 1963 was 89, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borri 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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