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Borison Family History

Borison 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: Brison, Morison, Boris, Burson, Bryson, Nerison, Borish, Forson

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Where is the Borison family from?

You can see how Borison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Borison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Borison family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borison's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Borison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borison 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 Borison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borison. 100% of Borison men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Borison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borison 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Borison. 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 171 military records available for the last name Borison. For the veterans among your Borison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Borison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Borison in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borison 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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