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Bore Family History

Bore Surname Meaning

from Middle English bo(o)r bo(o)re ‘boar’ (Old English bār).

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


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Where is the Bore family from?

You can see how Bore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Bore families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bore families in 1891.
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What did your Bore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bore. 60% of Bore men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Bore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bore were Curled Hair Manufacturer and Dressmaking Power Machinist.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Curled Hair Manufacturer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Dressmaking Power Machinist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bore 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bore. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bore. For the veterans among your Bore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bore lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Bore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bore in 1958 was 57, and 48 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bore 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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