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Borshell Family History

Borshell Surname Meaning

from Boarzell in Ticehurst (Sussex). The place-name is from Old English bār ‘boar’ in the genitive case with -es + hyll ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Borshell family from?

You can see how Borshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borshell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Borshell families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Borshell's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Borshell families in 1880.
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What did your Borshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borshell. 100% of Borshell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Borshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borshell 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 Borshell. 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 32 military records available for the last name Borshell. For the veterans among your Borshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borshell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Borshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Borshell in 1966 was 50, and 62 in 2002.

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