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Borrells Family History

Borrells 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: Borrello, Borrell, Borrelli, Sorrells, Burrell, Gorrell, Orrell

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Where is the Borrells family from?

You can see how Borrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrells family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borrells family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Borrells's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borrells families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Borrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrells 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Borrells. 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 8 military records available for the last name Borrells. For the veterans among your Borrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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