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Bormass Family History

Bormass 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: Brass, Bordas, Borman, Borjas, Borras, Bormann, Borash, Norman, Boris

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Where is the Bormass family from?

You can see how Bormass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bormass family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bormass families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bormass's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Bormass families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bormass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bormass 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bormass. 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 Bormass. For the veterans among your Bormass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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