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Borlan Family History

Borlan 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: Borland, Boran, Boylan, Bowlan, Morlan, Borman, Bolan, Norman, Bogdan

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Where is the Borlan family from?

You can see how Borlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Borlan family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borlan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Borlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borlan 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 Borlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borlan. 60% of Borlan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Borlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Borlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borlan 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Borlan. 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 172 military records available for the last name Borlan. For the veterans among your Borlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borlan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Borlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Borlan in 1971 was 24, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borlan 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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