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Borre Family History

Borre Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Borre in Nord.

Dutch: from the Middle Dutch personal name Borre from an ancient Germanic name containing the element bern ‘brilliant bright’.

Danish: variant of Borg.

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


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Where is the Borre family from?

You can see how Borre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Borre families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Borre's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Borre families in 1891.
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What did your Borre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borre. 100% of Borre 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borre 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Borre. 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 427 military records available for the last name Borre. For the veterans among your Borre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borre lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Borre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borre in 1955 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borre 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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