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Borchas Family History

Borchas 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: Burcham, Bordas, Borchers, Borjas, Borras, Borchard, Dorcas, Borcher

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Where is the Borchas family from?

You can see how Borchas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borchas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Borchas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Borchas families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Borchas's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Borchas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Borchas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borchas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Borchas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Borchas. For the veterans among your Borchas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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