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 Borett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Borett Family History

Borett 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: Brett, Boyett, Borel, Barrett, Rowett, Loreto, Bott, Bratt, Brent

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Borett family from?

You can see how Borett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Borett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Borett families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Borett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borett 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 Borett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borett. 100% of Borett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Borett | 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Borett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Borett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Borett

Passenger Lists

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Borett. 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 Borett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Borett. For the veterans among your Borett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Borett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Borett family history

Discover More

What is the average Borett lifespan?

Average Borett life expectancy in 1967 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borett 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 Borett family tree

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