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Borran Family History

Borran 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: Borra, Boran, Borman, Borras, Borron, Norman, Bogdan, Bowman, Organ

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Where is the Borran family from?

You can see how Borran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Borran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Borran families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borran's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Borran families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Borran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borran 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Borran. 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 25 military records available for the last name Borran. For the veterans among your Borran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borran lifespan?

Average Borran life expectancy in 1970 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borran 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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