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Borer Family History

Borer Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for one whose job was to bore holes in something from Middle English borer borier(e) an agent derivative of boren ‘to bore’ (Old English borian).

Swiss German: variant of Bohrer.

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


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Where is the Borer family from?

You can see how Borer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Borer families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Borer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borer families in 1891.
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What did your Borer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borer. 100% of Borer men worked as a Chauffeur and 81% of Borer 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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • School Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Borer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borer 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 Borer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Borer. For the veterans among your Borer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Borer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borer in 1950 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borer 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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