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Borb Family History

Borb 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, Borg, Bork, Korb, Bors, Born, Bort, Borr, Bob, Boro

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Where is the Borb family from?

You can see how Borb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borb family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Borb's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Borb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borb 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 62 census records available for the last name Borb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borb 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Borb. 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 7 military records available for the last name Borb. For the veterans among your Borb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borb lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borb 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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