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Borilton Family History

Borilton 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: Brinton, Bouillon, Bilton, Bolton, Brillon, Britton, Boulton, Borton

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Where is the Borilton family from?

You can see how Borilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borilton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Borilton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borilton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Borilton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borilton 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 7 census records available for the last name Borilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borilton 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 Borilton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Borilton. For the veterans among your Borilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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