This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Borem family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Borem Family History

Borem 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: Borel, Borum, Borek, Orem, Boren, Bores, Borer, Borom, Boram, Sorem

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Borem family from?

You can see how Borem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Borem families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Borem's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Borem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Borem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borem. 67% of Borem men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Borem | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Borem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Borem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Borem

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Borem. 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.

View all Borem immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Borem. For the veterans among your Borem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Borem military records

You've only scratched the surface of Borem family history

Discover More

What is the average Borem lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Borem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borem in 1957 was 58, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borem 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Borem family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial