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Borr Family History

Borr Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Bor. German (Saarland): variant of Bohr. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Borr family from?

You can see how Borr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Borr families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Borr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borr families in 1891.
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What did your Borr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Hanker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borr. 100% of Borr men worked as a General Hanker and 100% of Borr 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Hanker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Borr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Borr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borr 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Borr. 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 532 military records available for the last name Borr. For the veterans among your Borr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borr in 1962 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borr 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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