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Borray Family History

Borray 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, Borrayo, Borras, Berry, Bora, Murray, Barry, Barra, Porras

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Where is the Borray family from?

You can see how Borray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borray family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Borray families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Borray family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Borray's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Borray families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borray 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 28 census records available for the last name Borray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borray 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Borray. 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 4 military records available for the last name Borray. For the veterans among your Borray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borray lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Borray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borray in 2002 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borray 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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