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Borchester Family History

Borchester 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: Dorchester, Rochester, Worcester, Chichester, Chester, Manchester

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Where is the Borchester family from?

You can see how Borchester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borchester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borchester family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borchester's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Borchester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borchester 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 26 census records available for the last name Borchester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borchester 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Borchester. 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 69 military records available for the last name Borchester. For the veterans among your Borchester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borchester lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1994, in the United States, Borchester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Borchester in 1944 was 38, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borchester 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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