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Borill Family History

Borill 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: Brill, Borell, Borel, Grill, Boris, Bill, Oriol, Briel, Boll, Bodell

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Where is the Borill family from?

You can see how Borill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Borill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Borill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Borill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borill 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 Borill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borill. 100% of Borill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Borill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borill 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Borill. 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 11 military records available for the last name Borill. For the veterans among your Borill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Borill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borill in 1966 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borill 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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