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Borlew Family History

Borlew 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: Corlew, Burlew, Borel, Barley, Bolle, Barlow, Berley, Bellew, Bogle

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Where is the Borlew family from?

You can see how Borlew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borlew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borlew family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Borlew's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Borlew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borlew 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 22 census records available for the last name Borlew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borlew 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Borlew. 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 6 military records available for the last name Borlew. For the veterans among your Borlew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borlew lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Borlew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Borlew in 1969 was 69, and 65 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borlew 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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