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Borlas Family History

Borlas 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: Barlas, Bolas, Bordas, Borjas, Borras, Boris, Boros, Bora, Barbas

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Where is the Borlas family from?

You can see how Borlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borlas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borlas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Borlas family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borlas's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Borlas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borlas 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 88 census records available for the last name Borlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borlas 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Borlas. 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 Borlas. For the veterans among your Borlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borlas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Borlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Borlas in 1970 was 82, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borlas 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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