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Borley Family History

Borley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Borley (Essex) or Boreley in Ombersley (Worcestershire).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borley family from?

You can see how Borley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 241 Borley families living in Suffolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Borley's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Borley families in 1891.
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What did your Borley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borley. 23% of Borley men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Borley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borley were Bricklayer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Borley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borley 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 999 immigration records available for the last name Borley. 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 933 military records available for the last name Borley. For the veterans among your Borley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Borley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Borley in 1958 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borley 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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