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Bormley Family History

Bormley 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: Wormley, Bordley, Gormley, Barley, Worsley, Berley, Morley, Wortley

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Where is the Bormley family from?

You can see how Bormley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bormley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bormley family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bormley's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Bormley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bormley 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 Bormley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Riding Master was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bormley. 100% of Bormley men worked as a Riding Master.

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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

  • Riding Master
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bormley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bormley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bormley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bormley. For the veterans among your Bormley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bormley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bormley

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