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Borelle Family History

Borelle 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: Borelli, Borello, Borella, Borell, Sorelle, Borel, Bolle, Belle

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Where is the Borelle family from?

You can see how Borelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borelle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Borelle families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borelle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Borelle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borelle 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 Borelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borelle. 50% of Borelle men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Borelle women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borelle were Janitor and Trimmer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Trimmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Borelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borelle 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Borelle. 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 35 military records available for the last name Borelle. For the veterans among your Borelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borelle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Borelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borelle in 1970 was 79, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borelle 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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