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Borai Family History

Borai 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: Bora, Borak, Boran, Boram, Borah, Mori, Borel, Boris, Boda, Mora

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Where is the Borai family from?

You can see how Borai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borai family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Borai's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Borai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borai 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 51 census records available for the last name Borai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borai 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Borai. 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 13 military records available for the last name Borai. For the veterans among your Borai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borai lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1991, in the United States, Borai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Borai in 1957 was 58, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borai 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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