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Boriff Family History

Boriff 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: Boroff, Boruff, Boris, Griff, Boff, Oliff, Borish, Brief, Riff, Braff

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Where is the Boriff family from?

You can see how Boriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boriff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boriff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boriff family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Boriff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Boriff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boriff 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 192 census records available for the last name Boriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boriff 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 immigration records available for the last name Boriff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Boriff. For the veterans among your Boriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boriff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Boriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boriff in 1962 was 70, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boriff 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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