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Borler Family History

Borler 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: Bosler, Borner, Boller, Borger, Bowler, Boler, Border, Borer, Boxler

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Where is the Borler family from?

You can see how Borler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Borler families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Borler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Borler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borler. 100% of Borler women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Borler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borler 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Borler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Borler. For the veterans among your Borler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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