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Boreas Family History

Boreas 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: Bores, Bordas, Borjas, Borras, Coreas, Borel, Boris, Boros, Bora

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Where is the Boreas family from?

You can see how Boreas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boreas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boreas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boreas families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Boreas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boreas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boreas 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 110 census records available for the last name Boreas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boreas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Boreas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Boreas. For the veterans among your Boreas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boreas lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Boreas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boreas in 1989 was 65, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boreas 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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