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Borell Family History

Borell Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Burrell. This surname has now died out in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borell family from?

You can see how Borell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Borell families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Borell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borell families in 1891.
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What did your Borell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pensioner Farm Labourer Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borell. 100% of Borell men worked as a Pensioner Farm Labourer Duties and 100% of Borell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Pensioner Farm Labourer Duties
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Borell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Borell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borell. 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 874 military records available for the last name Borell. For the veterans among your Borell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borell in 1962 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borell 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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