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Borrie Family History

Borrie Surname Meaning

possibly from borrach (1) ‘thick-lipped’.alternatively perhaps from Scottish Gaelic borrach (2) ‘mountain grass bank’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Borrie family from?

You can see how Borrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Borrie families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Borrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borrie families in 1891.
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What did your Borrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borrie. 100% of Borrie men worked as a Solicitor and 71% of Borrie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Laundress
    18%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Borrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrie 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Borrie. 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 432 military records available for the last name Borrie. For the veterans among your Borrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Borrie in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borrie 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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