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Boright Family History

Boright 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: Bright, Wright, Borish, Enright, Mcright, Upright, Akright, Borich

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Where is the Boright family from?

You can see how Boright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Boright families living in Kent. This was about 55% of all the recorded Boright's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boright 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 Boright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boright. 27% of Boright men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Boright women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boright were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Spinner
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boright 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Boright. 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 185 military records available for the last name Boright. For the veterans among your Boright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boright lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boright in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boright 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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