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Boraston Family History

Boraston Surname Meaning

from Boraston (Shrops). The latter part of the place-name may be Old English ēast tūn ‘east farm’; the first part is uncertain.

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


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Where is the Boraston family from?

You can see how Boraston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boraston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boraston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Boraston families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Boraston's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Boraston families in 1891.
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What did your Boraston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boraston. 50% of Boraston men worked as a Plumber and 85% of Boraston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boraston were Joiner and 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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boraston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boraston 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Boraston. 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 105 military records available for the last name Boraston. For the veterans among your Boraston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boraston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Boraston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boraston in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boraston 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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