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Bori Family History

Bori 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: Mori, Boris, Bora, Borg, Bork, Bodi, Ori, Bari, Bors, Born

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Where is the Bori family from?

You can see how Bori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bori family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bori families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bori family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bori's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bori families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bori surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bori. 67% of Bori men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bori women worked as a School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Bori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Bori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bori 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Bori. 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 291 military records available for the last name Bori. For the veterans among your Bori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bori lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bori in 1942 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bori

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bori 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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