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Borean Family History

Borean 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: Boran, Boren, Boreman, Boreen, Borman, Brean, Norman, Borel, Bean

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Where is the Borean family from?

You can see how Borean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Borean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Borean families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Borean's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borean 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 Borean ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Borean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Borean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borean 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Borean. 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 47 military records available for the last name Borean. For the veterans among your Borean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borean lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Borean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Borean in 1967 was 66, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borean 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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