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Borleis Family History

Borleis 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: Boris, Borges, Bores, Bordes, Borders, Bareis, Borris, Boles, Boelens

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Where is the Borleis family from?

You can see how Borleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borleis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Borleis families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Borleis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Borleis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borleis 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 Borleis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borleis. 100% of Borleis men worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Inspector
    100%

What Borleis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Borleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borleis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Borleis. 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 72 military records available for the last name Borleis. For the veterans among your Borleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borleis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Borleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Borleis in 1962 was 80, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borleis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borleis 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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