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Borfe Family History

Borfe 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: Borne, Borde, Borge, Borke, Borre, Borie, Barre, Borel, Dore, Boris

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Where is the Borfe family from?

You can see how Borfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Borfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Borfe families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Borfe's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Borfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Borfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borfe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Borfe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Borfe. For the veterans among your Borfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borfe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borfe 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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