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Borhams Family History

Borhams 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: Barham, Bonham, Bordas, Gorham, Burhans, Burham, Boram, Borjas

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Where is the Borhams family from?

You can see how Borhams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borhams family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Borhams families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Borhams families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Borhams's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Borhams families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Borhams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borhams 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Borhams. 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 military records available for the last name Borhams. For the veterans among your Borhams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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