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Boroughs Family History

Boroughs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burrows.

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


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Where is the Boroughs family from?

You can see how Boroughs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boroughs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boroughs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Boroughs families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Boroughs's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Boroughs families in 1891.
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What did your Boroughs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boroughs. 79% of Boroughs women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boroughs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boroughs 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Boroughs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boroughs. For the veterans among your Boroughs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boroughs lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Boroughs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boroughs in 1951 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boroughs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boroughs 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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