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Borlee Family History

Borlee 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: Borel, Barley, Bolle, Berley, Bogle, Borne, Morley, Bole, Borges

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Where is the Borlee family from?

You can see how Borlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borlee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Borlee families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Borlee families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borlee's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Borlee families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Borlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borlee 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Borlee. 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 29 military records available for the last name Borlee. For the veterans among your Borlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borlee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Borlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borlee in 1968 was 92, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borlee 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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