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Borrish Family History

Borrish 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: Borish, Borris, Barrish, Morrish, Boris, Morris, Parrish, Norris

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Where is the Borrish family from?

You can see how Borrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borrish families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Borrish families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Borrish's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Borrish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borrish 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 52 census records available for the last name Borrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrish 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Borrish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Borrish. For the veterans among your Borrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrish lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Borrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borrish in 1998 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borrish 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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