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Borree Family History

Borree 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: Borre, Barre, Borel, Torre, Bourne, Torres, Borne, Borra, Borges

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Where is the Borree family from?

You can see how Borree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borree family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Borree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Borree family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borree's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Borree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borree. 58% of Borree men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Borree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borree 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 Borree. 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 28 military records available for the last name Borree. For the veterans among your Borree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borree lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borree in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borree 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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