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Borbridge Family History

Borbridge 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: Corbridge, Burbridge, Burridge, Burbidge, Berridge, Cambridge

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Where is the Borbridge family from?

You can see how Borbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borbridge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borbridge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 6 Borbridge families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Borbridge's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Borbridge families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borbridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borbridge. 50% of Borbridge men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Borbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borbridge 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Borbridge. 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 120 military records available for the last name Borbridge. For the veterans among your Borbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borbridge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Borbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Borbridge in 1968 was 94, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borbridge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borbridge 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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